Battle of Melrose (1378)

Battle of Melrose

The 1378 Battle of Melrose painted by Andrew Spratt depicting Archibald Douglas (mounted figure on the left) about to kill a cavalry troop in Musgrave's army (middle)
Date1378
Location
Result Scottish victory
Belligerents
Kingdom of Scotland Kingdom of England
Commanders and leaders
Archibald Douglas Thomas de Musgrave  (POW)
Strength
~500 (reinforced by unknown size) ~10,000

The Battle of Melrose was fought in Melrose, Scotland, in 1378, between England and Scotland. Despite the Scots being outnumbered 1 to 20, they still defeated the English, and even captured their leader.[1]

  1. ^ "Battle of Melrose". www.douglashistory.co.uk.