Tippermuir, battle of
Tippermuir, battle of, 1644. Fought on 1 September 1644, this was the first in Montrose's great run of victories. Outnumbered by more than two to one, he routed Lord Elcho's poorly trained troops just outside Perth, and went on to occupy the city.
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