Battle of Melrose (1378)

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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)
Date 1378 Location Melrose, Scottish Borders 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]