#OnThisDay in 1746 was the Battle of Culloden – one of the most harrowing battles in history, it marked a tragic end for the Jacobite Rising. The Jacobites took their last stand at Culloden, fighting to reclaim the throne for the Stuarts. They fought to restore the exiled James VIII, and were led by Prince Charles Edward Stuart, the son of James VIII. George II’s government army, led by his son, the Duke of Cumberland, was equally determined to stop this happening. The 1745 Jacobite Rising was i

On the 16th of April 1746: The battle of Culloden took place. It would prove to be the last pitched battle on British soil. The Jacobite forces of Charles Edward Stuart were defeated by loyalist troops commanded by William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland in a battle that more closely resembled a massacre. Following the battle, Jacobite supporters were executed and imprisoned and homes in the Highlands were burned. The actions resulted in the Duke of Cumberland, who led Hanoverian troops at Culloden

Culloden wasn’t heroic—it was catastrophic. Poor leadership, false promises, and outdated tactics destroyed Scotland’s rebellion in one brutal morning that reshaped Europe forever. #Storytelling #DidYouKnow #HistoryFacts #DocumentaryShort #WeirdHistory Read more: https://www.ancient-origins.net/history-important-events/battle-culloden-0012183 | Ancient Origins