A large Scottish army returning from a raid into England was caught at Homildon Hill by Hotspur and the English archers. Douglas — who had a reputation for recklessness — ordered charges against the English longbowmen, but the men refused to advance into the arrow storm. The Scots stood and were shot down. Douglas was wounded five times and captured. The prisoners included the flower of Scottish nobility. The battle became the inciting grievance when Hotspur's father disputed control of the prisoners with Henry IV — one cause of Hotspur's rebellion.
Estimated 1,000-2,000 Scots killed; Douglas and many lords captured
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