Battle of Stirling Bridge

The Battle of Stirling Bridge, fought on September 11, 1297, was a significant Scottish victory against English forces during the Wars of Scottish Independence. Led by William Wallace and Andrew Moray, Scottish rebels used strategic positioning and knowledge of the narrow bridge crossing the River Forth to trap and decimate the larger English army. By forcing the English to cross at the bottleneck, the Scots minimized their numerical disadvantage, leading to a decisive and morale-boosting victory that challenged English dominance in Scotland.