battle of flodden field

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a battle in 1513; the English defeated the invading Scots and James IV was killed

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The Battle of Flodden Field was a military confrontation that occurred during the War of the League of Cambrai, on September 9, 1513. This historical event took place in Northumberland, England, near the village of Branxton. It involved armies from England and Scotland. The English troops, led by Thomas Howard, the Earl of Surrey, defeated the Scottish forces under King James IV, who died during the battle. The Battle of Flodden Field was one of the bloodiest battles in British history with nearly 15,000 casualties.