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Battle of Flodden Field J970041
Filename: J970041.jpg
Size: 4728 x 3697 (18.8MB)
Date: 28th February 2011
Source: Historic England
Credit: Historic England Photo Library
Copyright Status: Copyrighted Work
Source: English Heritage Images
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Battle of Flodden Field J970041
BATTLE OF FLODDEN FIELD, Northumberland. Reconstruction drawing of the Battle of Flodden, 1513 by Ivan LAPPER
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Media ID 4545478
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Armour Battle Field Battlefield Graphic Illustration Military Soldier Tudor Weapon
EDITORS COMMENTS
The Battle of Flodden Field, fought on September 9, 1513, was a significant military engagement between the armies of England and Scotland. This evocative reconstruction drawing by Ivan Lappper, J970041, from the Historic England Photo Library, brings to life the raw energy and chaos of the battlefield. In the foreground, English longbowmen, clad in plate armor and bearing their distinctive yew longbows, prepare to unleash a hail of arrows upon the advancing Scottish forces. Their determined expressions and taut muscles convey the intensity of the moment before the clash. To their right, a Scottish warrior, armored in a garnison coat and bearing a broadsword, charges forward, his face a mask of fierce determination. The clash of steel and the cacophony of war cries fill the air as the two sides collide. The battlefield is a scene of chaos, with soldiers from both sides locked in hand-to-hand combat, horses rearing and charging, and the dead and dying lying amongst the mud and debris. The graphic and illustrative style of the drawing emphasizes the brutality and violence of the conflict. The Battle of Flodden Field was a pivotal moment in British history, with the English victory resulting in the deaths of thousands and the end of Scottish independence. This powerful and evocative drawing serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made on the battlefield and the enduring impact of war on individuals and nations. The intricate details of the weapons, armor, and military tactics depicted in the drawing provide a fascinating glimpse into the past, offering a unique perspective on the soldiers and the strategies employed during this tumultuous period in history.
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