Spoils of War
It is the year 1296 and King Edward I of England, commonly called “Longshanks”, has invaded Scotland due to John Balliol's, the Scottish King's treachery. Not only did John Balliol refused to support the English military action in France, he even signed a treaty with King Philippe IV which promised mutual help against any English invasions. Edward I, a military genius of its day, recognized the need to deal with the Scots swiftly before they became a nuisance. He seized Berwick-upon-Tweed,...