Battle of Falkirk 17th January 1746 Battle of Falkirk On the 17th January 1746 the Jacobite troops were seen marching to Falkirk moor. Harley's Royal troops formed up and Hawley ordered the troops to march onto the moor. Rain had started and the weather turned bleak, and it was getting dark. It was believed that the highlanders would not stand against a cavalry charge. As the three Regiments of Dragoons advance onto the Highlanders they received a heavy volley form the Jacobites; they broke and fled. The Highlanders then attacked the two lines of Foot, under this attack most of the Royal regiments broke ranks and fled leaving only three regiments; the Ligoniers, Barrel’s and Price’s, who held their ground. Most of the army made its way back to Edinburgh followed by the three regiments which stood their ground. The grenadier company of Barrel's regiment dragged the abandoned artillery pieces which had been stuck in the heavy mud.

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The Jacobite Piper by Mark Churms. DHM362. The Jacobite Piper by Mark Churms. After the unsuccessful march on London, Prince Charlie retreats to the safety of Scotland. The army regroups and more men come to join the cause, including soldiers from France. However King Georges men are never far away. As dark, winter rain clouds draw in over the high ground above the town of Falkirk, the Jacobite army assembles to face Hang-man Hawleys dragoons and infantry. A piper plays on while the men of Ogilvys Regiment, in the second line, load and make ready their weapons for the coming assault. Bonnie Prince Charlie (so called for his nature, not his looks) rides down the ranks followed by Lord Elcho and his Life Guards. Red coated Irish Pickets, regulars from France, are also in reserve. Signed limited edition of 2500 prints. Image size 15 inches x 24 inches (38cm x 61cm) Price : £70.00

Battle of Falkirk Art Prints

	The Jacobite Piper by Mark Churms.	Click For Details	DHM0362
	Battle of Falkirk by Chris Collingwood.	Click For Details	DHM0690

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Battle of Falkirk by Chris Collingwood. DHM690. Battle of Falkirk by Chris Collingwood. The Jacobite army led by Lord George Murray having fired their first devastating volley, cast down their muskets and pistols to engage Cobhams Dragoons in fierce close quarter combat. Signed limited edition of 1150 prints. Image size 24 inches x 14 inches (61cm x 36cm) Price : £95.00

Battle of Falkirk

Battle of Falkirk On the 17th January 1746 the Jacobite troops were seen marching to Falkirk moor. Harley's Royal troops formed up and Hawley ordered the troops to march onto the moor. Rain had started and the weather turned bleak, and it was getting dark. It was believed that the highlanders would not stand against a cavalry charge. As the three Regiments of Dragoons advance onto the Highlanders they received a heavy volley form the Jacobites; they broke and fled. The Highlanders then attacked the two lines of Foot, under this attack most of the Royal regiments broke ranks and fled leaving only three regiments; the Ligoniers, Barrel’s and Price’s, who held their ground. Most of the army made its way back to Edinburgh followed by the three regiments which stood their ground. The grenadier company of Barrel's regiment dragged the abandoned artillery pieces which had been stuck in the heavy mud. The Royal army losses were heavier than the Jacobites losing some 350 men killed, or wounded and 300 captured, compared to the Jacobite losses of 50 dead and 70 wounded. Regiments at the battle of Falkirk : Cobham’s (10th), Ligonier’s late Gardiner’s (13th), Hamilton’s (14th) Dragoons, The Royals (1st), Barrel’s King’s Own (4th) Howard’s Old Buffs (3rd), Wolfe’s (8th), Pulteney’s (13th), Price’s (14th), Blakeney’s (27th), Cholmondeleys (34th), Munro’s (37th), Fleming’s (36th), Ligoniers (48th) and Battereau’s (62nd) Foot.

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