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The Battle of Flodden Timeline Game

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The Battle of Flodden (1513) was a significant event in Scottish history, with far-reaching consequences for both Scotland and England. To better understand the sequence of events leading up to and following the battle, a timeline game has been created.

  • The battle took place on September 9, 1513
  • King James IV of Scotland was killed in the battle
  • Queen Catherine of Aragon urged Henry VIII of England to invade Scotland in retaliation

Game Details: a timeline game where you place events in their correct chronological order

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  • 1512: King Henry VIII of England declares war on France
  • 1512: King James IV of Scotland signs treaty of alliance with France
  • August 22, 1513: King James IV of Scotland invades England
  • September 9, 1513: Battle of Flodden begins
  • September 9, 1513: English army led by Earl of Surrey defeats Scottish army
  • September 9, 1513: King James IV of Scotland killed in battle
  • September 9, 1513: Scottish army suffers heavy casualties
  • September 9, 1513: English army captures Scottish banners and artillery
  • September 10, 1513: Scottish Earl of Huntly surrenders
  • September 11, 1513: English army marches towards Edinburgh
  • September 11, 1513: Scottish army disbands
  • September 17, 1513: King Henry VIII of England receives news of victory at Flodden
  • September 14, 1513: English forces capture Edinburgh
  • September 20, 1513: English forces capture Stirling Castle
  • September 20, 1513: English forces capture Dunbar Castle
  • 1514: Peace treaty signed between England and Scotland
  • June 11, 1509: King Henry VIII of England marries Catherine of Aragon
  • August 8, 1503: King James IV of Scotland marries Margaret Tudor, sister of Henry VIII
  • September 9, 1513: King James V of Scotland succeeds his father James IV
  • September 10, 1547: Battle of Pinkie Cleugh between England and Scotland

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