Battle of Otterburn, 5 August 1388

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A Scottish army led by James, 2nd earl of Douglas, defeated an English army led by Henry Percy, 'Hotspur'. Neither commander faired well - Douglas was killed by Percy in the melee, while Percy was himself captured, although his reputation was enhanced by his personal performance during the battle.
How to cite this article: Rickard, J. (22 August 2000), Battle of Otterburn, 5 August 1388, http://www.historyofwar.org/articles/battles_otterburn.html

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