Scotland - The Scots, led by Robert the Bruce, routed a larger force led by Edward II, King of England. The two armies met at the Battle of Bannockburn, which took place in central Scotland. The Scottish victory insured Scotland's independence for the next three centuries. The worst famine to strike Europe occurred between 1314-1317. It was widespread, affecting all of Northern Europe.
Eyewitness accounts tell of the poor and hungry resorting to eating cats and dogs.
The victory led to an expanded Swiss alliance. By 1353 Switzerland was established. AD Isabelle Desposes Husband England was invaded by the French wife of King Edward II - Isabelle. She was supported by French troops and gained control of England as Edward II was forced to flee London. Isabelle arranged for her son Edward III to be crowned King.