Historical Events tagged with "john erskine"
Turns out history loves a label—battles, breakthroughs, and the occasional disaster, all neatly tagged for your browsing pleasure. Because sometimes you just need every weird invention in one place.
Jacobite Defeat at Glen Shiel
The Battle of Glen Shiel involved Jacobite forces led by John Erskine, the Earl of Mar, engaging British government troops under General Wade. This conflict was part of the Jacobite risings aimed at restoring the Stuart monarchy to the throne of Great Britain. The battle took place in the Glen Shiel valley in the Scottish Highlands, resulting in a significant defeat for the Jacobites. Despite initial resistance, the battle demonstrated the challenges they faced in securing support, highlighting divisions within the Jacobite movement and the limitations of their forces.
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