Historical Events tagged with "edward I"
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Military & Warfare
Edward I Orders Siege of Berwick-upon-Tweed
March 30th, 1296 728 years ago
Edward I of England launched a fierce assault on Berwick-upon-Tweed during his campaign for control over Scotland. The town was fortified and resistant, but after relentless bombardment and siege tactics, English forces overran it. This event was crucial, marking a significant escalation in the Anglo-Scottish conflict, as Berwick was a strategic port town, vital for trade and military supply lines. The capture resulted in substantial plunder for the English and a shocking blow to Scottish morale.
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