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The Battle of Flodden, Northumberland, between England and Scotland, 9 September 1513
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The Battle of Flodden, Northumberland, between England and Scotland, 9 September 1513
The Battle of Flodden, Northumberland, between England and Scotland, 9 September 1513, part of the War of the League of Cambrai (1508-1516). Hand-to-hand fighting at the height of the battle. Date: 1513
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The Battle of Flodden, fought on September 9, 1513, was a significant engagement in the War of the League of Cambrai (1508-1516) between England and Scotland. This historic print depicts the intense hand-to-hand fighting that took place at the height of the battle in the Northumberland region of England. The scene is set against the backdrop of the 16th century, with English and Scottish soldiers clashing on the field, their determination etched on their faces. The English army, led by King Henry VIII, was larger and better equipped, with the advantage of superior armor and weaponry. However, the Scottish forces, under the command of King James IV, were not to be underestimated. The Scots were renowned for their fierce warrior spirit and their ability to fight effectively in close quarters. In this image, we see English and Scottish troops locked in combat, their swords clashing against shields, and their armor glinting in the sunlight. The ground is strewn with the detritus of war - shields, helmets, and weapons lie abandoned, while the cries of the wounded and dying fill the air. The Battle of Flodden was a costly victory for England, with estimates suggesting that as many as 10,000 English and 14,000 Scottish soldiers lost their lives. The defeat marked the end of Scottish independence and paved the way for English dominance in the region for centuries to come. This evocative print, by Terry Parker, captures the raw power and intensity of the battlefield, transporting us back to a time when the fate of nations was decided on the edge of a sword.
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