Rob Roy’s Last Battle

Following the War of the Spanish Succession, Britain and France became allies. As a result, the Jacobites put their hopes on Spain. Phillip V wanted to return the kingdom to its former glory. The resulting War of the Quadruple Alliance …

1719-06-10

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Following the War of the Spanish Succession, Britain and France became allies. As a result, the Jacobites put their hopes on Spain. Phillip V wanted to return the kingdom to its former glory. The resulting War of the Quadruple Alliance saw Spain sending troops to Scotland to start a visionary rebellion. Their reception was lukewarm, particularly once the Jacobite base at Eilean Donan Castle was destroyed and the main Spanish invasion of southern England failed to occur. The small Jacobite army, dispirited but fearful of British reprisals, took up a position at Glen Shiel. They were attacked by a smaller British force that benefited from artillery superiority, a good battle plan, and a dysfunctional Jacobite command structure. Despite stubborn resistance, particularly from the Spanish regiment that held the center, the Jacobites gave way. For the legendary Rob Roy Macgregor, it was his last battle for the Stuart cause. For Lord George Murray, it was his first experience in a major battle. He would later play a major role in the 1745 rebellion.

Glen Shiel, Scotland

The Battle of Glen Shiel, or Scottish Gaelic: Blàr Ghleann Seile, took place on 10 June 1719 in the West Scottish Highlands, during the 1719 Jacobite Rising. A Jacobite army composed of Highland levies and Spanish marines, was defeated by British troops, reinforced by a Highland Independent Company.

Wikipedia: Battle of Glen Shiel

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