Battle of the Shirts (1544 AD)

Battle of the Shirts (Clan Fraser of Lovat & Assisted by Clan Grant and Clan Mackintosh vs Clan Macdonald of Clanranald & Assisted by Clan Cameron) took place in 1544 AD during the Scottish clan wars.

Battle facts

• Year: 1544 AD
• Date: 1544-07-01
• Era: Early Modern
• Conflict: the Scottish clan wars
• Side A: Clan Fraser of Lovat, Assisted by Clan Grant and Clan Mackintosh
• Side B: Clan Macdonald of Clanranald, Assisted by Clan Cameron
• Commanders (A): Hugh Fraser, 3rd Lord Lovat
• Commanders (B): John of Moidart (Iain Muideartach)
• Casualties: approx. 5 survivors (295 killed)8 survivors (492 killed)
• Outcome: Clan Donald victory
• Coordinates: 57.030°, -4.819°

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Wikipedia article on Battle of the Shirts · Wikidata entry

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