From today's featured articleBurnt Candlemas was a failed invasion of Scotland in early 1356 by an English army commanded by King Edward III (pictured), and was the last campaign of the Second War of Scottish Independence. Tensions on the Anglo-Scottish border led to a military build-up in 1355. In September a nine-month truce was agreed, and most of the English left. A few days later the Scots invaded and devastated Northumberland. In early November, the Scots escaladed the walls of Berwick-on-Tweed, captured the town and laid siege to its castle. The English army retook the town and marched on Edinburgh, leaving a trail of devastation 50 to 60 miles (80 to 100 km) wide. The Scots refused battle and practised a scorched earth policy, removing or destroying all food in their own territory. The English burnt Edinburgh and thoroughly despoiled Lothian. Edward's army was supplied by sea, but a winter storm scattered his fleet, forcing the English to withdraw. In 1357 a permanent peace was agreed, largely on English terms. (Full article...)
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