The Battle of Pinkie, 1547: The Last Battle Between the Independent Kingdoms of Scotland and England Caldwell David
Presents the first detailed description and analysis of a key battle of the 16th century between the Scots and English.The Battle of Pinkie, fought between the English and the Scots in 1547, was the…
Specifikacia The Battle of Pinkie, 1547: The Last Battle Between the Independent Kingdoms of Scotland and England Caldwell David
Presents the first detailed description and analysis of a key battle of the 16th century between the Scots and English.The Battle of Pinkie, fought between the English and the Scots in 1547, was the last great clash between the two as independent nations. It is a well-documented battle with several eyewitness accounts and contemporary illustrations. There is also archaeological evidence of military activities. The maneuvers of the two armies can be placed in the landscape near Edinburgh, despite considerable developments since the sixteenth century. Nevertheless, the battle and its significance has not been well understood. From a military point of view there is much of interest. The commanders were experienced and had already had battlefield successes. There was an awareness on both sides of contemporary best practice and use of up-to-date weapons and equipment. The