As a soldier myself a have to admit that the battle of Bannockburn epitomises the art of war principles, primarily: the economy of force, cooperation, maneuverability and the unity of purpose. We can learn from Bruce to this day. And we should. First, Bruce organized the schiltron formation (spearmen unit) in a way that it could maneuver more quickly and flexibly, by cutting down the number of soldiers in such a unit and by shortening their pikes. It allowed them to efficiently advance and quickly change their direction, not only to stand their ground against an enemy, which was their main purpose before. Subsequently, Bruce assembled the units before the battle of Bannockburn keeping their possible main purpose in mind. Namely, he kept his cavalry in reserve in order to use them to eliminate the most dangerous enemy unit - English bowmen (truly terryfing foe at the time). Then he made sure to establish good communication between the units in order to avoid miscommunication and desorientation which could entail the defeat for the whole Scottish army. And finally, he took a position that favoured his main line unit, which would take on most of the fighting during the battle - the aforementioned pikemen. The muddy terrain was perfect to slow down enemy cavalry and allow schiltron units to defend from them more effectively. So when the battle started, Scottish pikemen were able to drive back most of the English cavalry thanks to their quick maneuvers, and when the English assembled their archers, Bruce sent the cavalry to wipe them out, which they did exceptionally well. In conclusion: Bruce organized his units in accordance with both the enemy and the requirements of the battle and it's circumstances; he kept his most powerful units (cavalry) for a specific task they would execute most effectively instead of wasting them for the main fight; and he ensured the efficient communication between his units and made sure that everyone knew their main goal. There's not many more of the general principles of war which a modern officer should keep in mind all the time. The only thing that's changed is technology level.
I am Scottish, and I can confirm that when I learned that my favourite band made a song about my home country protecting it's independence, thats what inspired me to accept how Scotland truly is THE best country in history, sure we may not have freedom at the moment, but we shall one day, again. Thank you Sabaton for this masterpiece. :)
А почему Шотландия лучшая страна в мире? Я Украинец, я могу считать свою страну самой лучшей, потому что мы защищаем ваши задницы от России. Этого факта достаточно, как считаете?
@@stasbazylevuch9949Ukraine protects itself, russia has no interest in Scotland. Scottish soldiers are also prepared to come protect your ass from Russia if the order is given
@@mgrobo3190 Sadly it's not, the Battle of Agincourt (the one depicted in that movie) was completely different historically, same thing for King Henry V, He was completely different from how Timotee Chalamet portrayed him.. Still, The King was not at all a bad movie, just inaccurate
@@TemplareArrapato "was completely different historically" That is strange wording. It may not be a historically accurate depiction of the real battle it took the namesake of but that does not necessarily mean that it is an inaccurate portrayal of warfare from that era.
@@danielflanard8274 but It was. I mean, the brutality and the violence was on point but 99% of medievals battles were fought in tight formations, where the soldiers were as close as possible at their banner, to mantain coesion and order, Agincourt was the same. As I said, the movie was really good at capture the brutality in a fight beetween soldiers in full plate armor, they were looking for the gaps and stab where they can, so yeah, really good in that part, but not in the Battle overall. (Sorry for bad eng, im Italian, I Hope i expained my point in a clear way )
@@TemplareArrapato Ah, no worries. You are more articulate than many native speakers. You would know more than me regarding the authenticity of the combat. I was pointing out that the way you phrased it made it seem like you were stating that the battle sequence in The King is a poor representation of warfare from that era because it is not faithful to the particular battle that it is supposed to depict. The main thing that stood out to me as someone unfamiliar with the period is the brutality of the combat. That felt very authentic, which makes sense given that it is the aspect that you agree they got right.
According to oral family history, an ancestor of mine named Artur (clan name long forgotten) fought for both William Wallace as a young teenager and Robert the Bruce as an adult and somehow managed to not be killed in battle or executed by the English. He was nobody important, just a common soldier. Around the time of Robert's death, Artur moved to Ireland, married, and had children, which is where I get the Gaelic part of my family tree. Very distant relation, to be sure, but the sound of uilleann pipes or bagpipes still stir my soul.
@@JollyBoyJohn115 tbh if you look at it Scotland has the most potential with the uk. Brexit was shitty for everyone but we will get past it and remake connections.
You can’t compare Poland fighting the nazis and soviets to Scotland rebelling against the king, Robert the Bruce was English, a Norman Noble who purely used Scottish independence as a way to get power, I don’t have anything against him because my dads friend is his descendant and his wife my godmother. But Scotland was not fighting for freedom by any sense, I am saying this as a Scottish person aswell.
@@kitgoostrey6162Scotland was absolutely fighting for our independence! The English unrightfully occupied the country and stole our land and freedoms. Although there was many disputes amongst the Scottish lords of who claimed the thrown was theirs we did not fight for the crown, we fought for our land and people. And I’m saying this as a Scottish person who’s got the Cameron family’s blood running through his veins, my great great ancestor’s fought for their freedoms right alongside Robert.
@@helloiamcatbug.5702 First: Tsardom? Really? Second: the fact that the Polish army did sth bad (basically every army in the world did at least one bad thing), like in Chechoslovakia, doesn't exclude the fact that it fought for the freedom of Poland and it's citizens, often bravely and with sacrifice. One thing does not exclude the other. Your point is invalid because it's a logical error called "whataboutism". Instead of seeing and acknowledging the undoubtful truth in your opponent's words you try to shift the gravity of the discussion towards something else, a different problem, that discredits some other thing related to your opponent.
Robert Bruce was born in Scotland as was his mother get your facts right buddy, his father was from Normandy yes. www.google.com/search?gs_ssp=eJzj4tDP1Tcwy02vNGD04inKT0otKlFIKipNTgUAWpYH1w&q=robert+bruce&oq=robert+bruce&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUqDQgBEC4YgwEYsQMYgAQyBggAEEUYOTINCAEQLhiDARixAxiABDIGCAIQRRhAMgYIAxAjGCcyBwgEEAAYgAQyBwgFEAAYgAQyBwgGEAAYgAQyBwgHEAAYgATSAQk2MjM4ajBqMTWoAgCwAgA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8
@@mikehunt4986, the movie is primarily inaccurate. For example, the Scottish didn't wear blue face paint; the Picts were the ones to wear blue face paint. Even more so, by the time of the Scottish Wars of Independence, the Picts had already been absorbed by the Kingdom of Scotland centuries earlier.
"By these swans, I vow to avenge this murderous insult to God" 😡😯
Great movie
As a soldier myself a have to admit that the battle of Bannockburn epitomises the art of war principles, primarily: the economy of force, cooperation, maneuverability and the unity of purpose. We can learn from Bruce to this day. And we should.
First, Bruce organized the schiltron formation (spearmen unit) in a way that it could maneuver more quickly and flexibly, by cutting down the number of soldiers in such a unit and by shortening their pikes. It allowed them to efficiently advance and quickly change their direction, not only to stand their ground against an enemy, which was their main purpose before.
Subsequently, Bruce assembled the units before the battle of Bannockburn keeping their possible main purpose in mind. Namely, he kept his cavalry in reserve in order to use them to eliminate the most dangerous enemy unit - English bowmen (truly terryfing foe at the time).
Then he made sure to establish good communication between the units in order to avoid miscommunication and desorientation which could entail the defeat for the whole Scottish army.
And finally, he took a position that favoured his main line unit, which would take on most of the fighting during the battle - the aforementioned pikemen. The muddy terrain was perfect to slow down enemy cavalry and allow schiltron units to defend from them more effectively.
So when the battle started, Scottish pikemen were able to drive back most of the English cavalry thanks to their quick maneuvers, and when the English assembled their archers, Bruce sent the cavalry to wipe them out, which they did exceptionally well.
In conclusion: Bruce organized his units in accordance with both the enemy and the requirements of the battle and it's circumstances; he kept his most powerful units (cavalry) for a specific task they would execute most effectively instead of wasting them for the main fight; and he ensured the efficient communication between his units and made sure that everyone knew their main goal.
There's not many more of the general principles of war which a modern officer should keep in mind all the time. The only thing that's changed is technology level.
"Join the Scottish revolution
Freedom must be won by blood
Now we call for revolution
Play the pipes and cry out loud!"
I am Scottish, and I can confirm that when I learned that my favourite band made a song about my home country protecting it's independence, thats what inspired me to accept how Scotland truly is THE best country in history, sure we may not have freedom at the moment, but we shall one day, again.
Thank you Sabaton for this masterpiece. :)
А почему Шотландия лучшая страна в мире? Я Украинец, я могу считать свою страну самой лучшей, потому что мы защищаем ваши задницы от России. Этого факта достаточно, как считаете?
@@stasbazylevuch9949Ukraine protects itself, russia has no interest in Scotland. Scottish soldiers are also prepared to come protect your ass from Russia if the order is given
My DNA screams this
Same here! I wonder if this is how black folks feel when they see an unlocked bicycle.
😂😂😂@@ElJacobo69
I read that in a Scottish accent
The most realistic depiction of a medieval battle.
The king is also a great example
@@mgrobo3190 Sadly it's not, the Battle of Agincourt (the one depicted in that movie) was completely different historically, same thing for King Henry V, He was completely different from how Timotee Chalamet portrayed him.. Still, The King was not at all a bad movie, just inaccurate
@@TemplareArrapato
"was completely different historically"
That is strange wording. It may not be a historically accurate depiction of the real battle it took the namesake of but that does not necessarily mean that it is an inaccurate portrayal of warfare from that era.
@@danielflanard8274 but It was. I mean, the brutality and the violence was on point but 99% of medievals battles were fought in tight formations, where the soldiers were as close as possible at their banner, to mantain coesion and order, Agincourt was the same. As I said, the movie was really good at capture the brutality in a fight beetween soldiers in full plate armor, they were looking for the gaps and stab where they can, so yeah, really good in that part, but not in the Battle overall. (Sorry for bad eng, im Italian, I Hope i expained my point in a clear way )
@@TemplareArrapato
Ah, no worries. You are more articulate than many native speakers.
You would know more than me regarding the authenticity of the combat. I was pointing out that the way you phrased it made it seem like you were stating that the battle sequence in The King is a poor representation of warfare from that era because it is not faithful to the particular battle that it is supposed to depict.
The main thing that stood out to me as someone unfamiliar with the period is the brutality of the combat. That felt very authentic, which makes sense given that it is the aspect that you agree they got right.
That's a Badass song!!! SCOTLAND FOREVER!
Sabaton!!🤘🤘🤘
“…I Do not care so long as you FIGHT!!”
Love the movie (watched it 3 times by now... ☺️), love Sabaton!🤘🇸🇪
It's an absolutely amazing movie, very underrated.
"WHAT'S MY FUCKIN' NAME?!!!"
"Douglas."
heisenburg
lmao
@@cr0wnin "You're goddamn WRONG!!!"
DOUGLAAAASSSS!!!!!
"Robert The Bruce"
My ancestor, Robert the Bruce (not a joke, he really is my ancestor) would be proud of this one.
Awsome dude you should be proud and so should he a true legend
According to oral family history, an ancestor of mine named Artur (clan name long forgotten) fought for both William Wallace as a young teenager and Robert the Bruce as an adult and somehow managed to not be killed in battle or executed by the English. He was nobody important, just a common soldier. Around the time of Robert's death, Artur moved to Ireland, married, and had children, which is where I get the Gaelic part of my family tree. Very distant relation, to be sure, but the sound of uilleann pipes or bagpipes still stir my soul.
Good to meet you, cousin. Another of Robert's seed. Grandpa would love it.
@@KamenRiderGumo one of my ancestors is William Wallace.
Guess we're related
Greetings from Scotland 🏴
Hell yeah, Scotland
Hello There
@@ciupakfilms General Kenobi
This is one of the best music video ever
Bless our Scottish warriors, for their blood has blessed the land!!! ALBA GU BRATH!!!
Those poor horses. I'm honestly sad for them, then the dead oppressors
God bless you all Scots...Greets from PL...
Great edit! Although for future it would be nice if the video could match the songs tempo and rhythm more.
Noted!
I thought it went pretty well together, especially the speeches and charge at the beginning. Battle get's a little chaotic.
Vlandians vs Battanians
The speech at the beginning has some chivalry II vibes
Szkoci powstańcie jesteście wolnym narodem który jest dumny z siebie jesteście wolnymi ludźmi którzy walczyli o wolność swoją i swój honor
Scotland is a free nation and part of a free union
Freedom ❤ one day
@@kitgoostrey6162 people like you stop scotlands potential but I still respect your opinion
@@JollyBoyJohn115 tbh if you look at it Scotland has the most potential with the uk. Brexit was shitty for everyone but we will get past it and remake connections.
@@JollyBoyJohn115 I also respect your view, I also want what is best for Scotland
We are past ...we are future... we are... SCOTLAND!!!!!!
" Prepare to be spanked, varlet!"
independents earned by tactics and attitude
My Polacy też nie raz musieliśmy walczyć o swoje prawa do wolności a na sztandarach bojowych mieliśmy i mamy Bóg honor ojczyzna
You can’t compare Poland fighting the nazis and soviets to Scotland rebelling against the king, Robert the Bruce was English, a Norman Noble who purely used Scottish independence as a way to get power, I don’t have anything against him because my dads friend is his descendant and his wife my godmother. But Scotland was not fighting for freedom by any sense, I am saying this as a Scottish person aswell.
Yes yes yes, Russian Tsardom and Chechoslavakia in 1938, send greetings to the Polish defenders of faith and homeland.
@@kitgoostrey6162Scotland was absolutely fighting for our independence! The English unrightfully occupied the country and stole our land and freedoms. Although there was many disputes amongst the Scottish lords of who claimed the thrown was theirs we did not fight for the crown, we fought for our land and people. And I’m saying this as a Scottish person who’s got the Cameron family’s blood running through his veins, my great great ancestor’s fought for their freedoms right alongside Robert.
@@helloiamcatbug.5702 First: Tsardom? Really?
Second: the fact that the Polish army did sth bad (basically every army in the world did at least one bad thing), like in Chechoslovakia, doesn't exclude the fact that it fought for the freedom of Poland and it's citizens, often bravely and with sacrifice. One thing does not exclude the other.
Your point is invalid because it's a logical error called "whataboutism". Instead of seeing and acknowledging the undoubtful truth in your opponent's words you try to shift the gravity of the discussion towards something else, a different problem, that discredits some other thing related to your opponent.
Wit a load o keek!!!
WHAT’S MY FUCKING NAME?!!!
DOUGLAAAAASSSSS!!!!!
Hey, Tutti Taiti !
Am I stupid or did I see the flag of oostkamp?
Timestamps?
@@ciupakfilms 1:35
The guy running in the top left corner.
It looks really similar.
Oostkamp is located in Belgium, flanders to be exact
@@ciupakfilms nvm I'm just stupid, there it's yellow , the flag is with white , my excuses
Çok güzel bir filmdi İskoçları tebrik ederim
Alba gu bràth!
Wait a minute.
I thought Outlaw King final battle was Battle of Loudoun Hill?
It was
@@Theoneandonlymark12
Ok because the map and the song made me confused that it was Bannockburn and not Loudoun Hill.
@jaredjosephsongheng372 there just fairly similar battles
Tak samo dostawali łomot krzyżacy pod Płowcami w 1331i pod Grunwaldem w 1410
you know i feel bad for the horses. imaging grazing on some grass then running in a big toothpick not epic
You probably feel bad for insects too when people kill them.
No kidding... warhorses were expensive to breed, raise, and keep. They even kept other horse breeds for regular travel.
@@jackblack8915 i work in pest control 😐
laura jone for how do u do
To be a nation again.
What movie is that?
The movie is called "Outlaw King". It's on Netflix.
@@ciupakfilmsThank you.
A Douglas
Sa sa s'appelle cassé de l'anglais
GLORY TO SCOTLAND!
This isn't Bannockburn
yeah no shit sherlock
سربازان همیشه برای "هیچ چیز" میمیرند.
SCHOTTLAND FOREVEEEEEEER!!!!!
L England
rekt
Wasn't even Scottish.. Wanted to be king.. Ahh another Norman descendent of mine 😁
I am also a Plantagenet descendent, specifically a direct descendent of Richard III and John I.
Robert Bruce was born in Scotland his mother was Scottish his father yes was Norman French
Robert Bruce was born in Scotland as was his mother get your facts right buddy, his father was from Normandy yes. www.google.com/search?gs_ssp=eJzj4tDP1Tcwy02vNGD04inKT0otKlFIKipNTgUAWpYH1w&q=robert+bruce&oq=robert+bruce&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUqDQgBEC4YgwEYsQMYgAQyBggAEEUYOTINCAEQLhiDARixAxiABDIGCAIQRRhAMgYIAxAjGCcyBwgEEAAYgAQyBwgFEAAYgAQyBwgGEAAYgAQyBwgHEAAYgATSAQk2MjM4ajBqMTWoAgCwAgA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8
Braveheart looked so much better than this blurry CGI crap.
We could agree on this but they pictured the scotts as barbarians not wearing proper armor
@@CAESAR-qv2rh Point taken.
Also this had actual formations
7nlike braveheart
CGI??? Blurry? Pfft Braveheart was terrible. And made the Socttish look like barbarians.
That entire movie screamed awful.
@@mikehunt4986, the movie is primarily inaccurate. For example, the Scottish didn't wear blue face paint; the Picts were the ones to wear blue face paint. Even more so, by the time of the Scottish Wars of Independence, the Picts had already been absorbed by the Kingdom of Scotland centuries earlier.
A DOUGLAS agrees!
My inside Englishman scared this Scots peoples.