Battle of Killiecrankie

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Article abstract: Type of action: Ground battle during the War of the Grand Alliance. Result: A Pyrrhic victory for the Highland army.

During the Jacobite Rebellions, part of the War of the Grand Alliance in which the Scottish expressed their opposition to William III, the English Williamite army came out of Killiecrankie Pass around midday and saw the approach of John Graham, Viscount Dundee, and his army from around a hill. Major General Hugh Mackay’s men, on low ground, turned quickly to face the Highland army and formed three ranks. However, Dundee waited...

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