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King Edward I in action at Berwick, during the First War of Scottish Independence
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King Edward I in action at Berwick, during the First War of Scottish Independence
King Edward I in action at Berwick, during the First War of Scottish Independence. Date: 1296
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1296 Action Armour Arrow Battlefield Berwick Chainmail Conflict Horseback Independence Longshanks 1290s
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King Edward I, also known as Edward Longshanks or the Hammer of the Scots, is depicted in this evocative 13th-century print as he leads his English forces into battle against the Scots during the First War of Scottish Independence in 1296. The conflict arose from Edward's attempts to assert his dominance over Scotland and to secure the Scottish throne for his eldest son, Edward of Carnarvon. Edward's formidable presence is conveyed through his regal bearing and imposing armor, adorned with intricate patterns and a striking red cross. He wears a crown upon his head, symbolizing his status as King of England. His horse, decked out in armor as well, mirrors the king's own protection, emphasizing the close bond between rider and steed. The battlefield is filled with the chaos of war, as soldiers clash on horseback, their chainmail armor glinting in the sunlight. Arrows fly through the air, and the cacophony of war drums and battle cries fill the scene. Edward, with a determined expression, aims his longbow at the advancing Scottish forces, ready to unleash a hail of arrows. The First War of Scottish Independence lasted for over a decade, with several significant battles fought along the Anglo-Scottish border. King Edward I's military campaigns in Scotland marked the beginning of the long-lasting conflict between England and Scotland, known as the Wars of Scottish Independence. This print offers a captivating glimpse into the intense and brutal nature of medieval warfare.
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