Sack of Berwick (1296)
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The sack of Berwick was the first significant battle of the First War of Scottish Independence in 1296.
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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 | |||||||
10,000 soldiers[2] 12,000 civilians[3] |
30,000 soldiers 5,000 horses[4] | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
c. 4,000 to 17,000 civilian and military | Light |
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