William Wallace11 September 1297
Surrey retreats to York with a fraction of his army intact. Routes the troops of the Earl of Surrey
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Surrey retreats to York with a fraction of his army intact. Routes the troops of the Earl of Surrey
Ravages Northumberland, Westmorland & Cumberland after the victory at Stirling Bridge
After the Battle of Stirling Bridge, Sir Andrew de Moray, Wallace's friend and right hand military adviser died of the terrible wounds he had received at Stirling Bridge.
Wallace becomes the sole Guardian of Scotland, holding it for Toom Tabard (John Balliol), meaning "empty coat", whether or not Wallace actually supported Balliol, he was now alone in his fight to secure Scotland's freedom.
William Wallace joins forces with the Andrew de Moray and virtually frees Scotland of English occupation.
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