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Ireland’s Wars: Inverlochy And The Irish

In mid-September the army of James Graham, the Marquis of Montrose, was all triumphant in Scotland, having won two great and unexpected victories over its Covenanter foes. It had done so through effective use of the troops at its disposal, … Continue reading

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Ireland’s Wars: MacColla And Montrose In Scotland

Away from events in Ireland in this entry, to discuss the more tangible effect the Confederates had on the war in Britain. Randal McDonald was the Earl of Ulster at the time of the Confederate Wars. The MacDonald presence in … Continue reading

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