Historical Events tagged with "killiecrankie"
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Military & Warfare
Jacobite Victory at the Battle of Killiecrankie
July 27th, 1689 335 years ago
The Battle of Killiecrankie saw Jacobite forces led by John Graham of Claverhouse, Viscount Dundee, defeat the government army in a significant engagement. This clash occurred in the scenic landscape of the Scottish Highlands. Despite being heavily outnumbered, the Jacobites utilized their knowledge of the terrain to secure a surprising victory, boosting the morale of their supporters and reinvigorating the Jacobite cause in Scotland.
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