The Battle of Culloden

The Battle of Culloden by Mark Churms
The panoramic view of the last battle fought on British soil, at the moment
where MacBean stands in the breach in the wall.
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Battle of Culloden

• Duke of Cumberland Prepares for March North
• Duke of Perth Retires to Elgin
• Men Return to their Homes
• Duke of Perth & Duke of Cumberland & Manoeuvers
• Charles Summons Men to Arms
• Charles Holds Council of War
• Considering a Night Attack
• Night Attack Agreed Despite Misgivings
• The Night Attack Gets Underway
• Lord George Murray Contemplates Defeat
• The Army Marches Back
• The Duke of Cumberland Uses Highland Spies
• The Highland Army Draws Up for Battle
• The English Army Advance
• The Armies Meet and Prepare for Battle
• The Battle Starts
• Gordon of Avochy Advances to Prevent Flanking Manoeuver
• Lord George Murray Advances into Battle
• Lord George Murray Advances Right to Left
• Charles Observes Defeat & Flight of Clan Regiments
• Characteristic Bravery of the Highlanders
• The Aftermath
• Cleaning Up After the Battle
• Slaughter of the Wounded; The Cruel Aftermath

The Culloden Papers
An extensive and interesting correspondence from the Year 1625 TO 1748
Original Publication
More Papers form the same collection
Volume 1 |  Volume 2 | Volume 3 | Volume 4 | Volume 5