Scotland · Warfare / Jacobite Rebellion. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.
On the morning of 17 January, the Jacobites planned an offensive. The army moved cautiously towards Falkirk, avoiding the main road and heading for the Hill of Falkirk which overlooked Hawley's encampment below. With General Hawley established at nearby Callendar House, the Government army was taken by surprise
The Jacobite losses were around 50 dead and 80 wounded. The Jacobites seized some Hanoverian tents, ammunition, wagons, and three of their cannons, but they remained in or around Falkirk for most of the month and lost any initiative they may have gained from the victory
The rebels are led by Prince Charles Edward Stuart & Lord George Murray. Charles Edward & his Highlanders defeat British dragoons capturing 7 guns & 700 men
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