Sack of Berwick (1296)
The sack of Berwick was the first significant battle of the First War of Scottish Independence in 1296.
| Sack of Berwick (1296) | |||||||
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| Part of the First War of Scottish Independence | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
| Kingdom of Scotland | Kingdom of England | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
| William, Lord Douglas | Robert, Baron Clifford | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
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10,000 soldiers 12,000 civilians |
30,000 soldiers 5,000 horses | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
| c. 4,000 to 17,000 civilian and military | Light | ||||||
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