Silent years prior to the Wars of Independence Some historians believe Wallace must have had some earlier military experience in order to lead a successful military campaign in 1297. Campaigns like Edward I of England's wars in Wales might have provided a good opportunity for a younger son of a landholder to become a mercenary soldier.Fisher, Andrew (2002), William Wallace (2nd ed.), Edinburgh: Birlinn, Wallace's personal seal bears the archer's insignia,Lübecker Nachrichten, 21. September 2010: The document is still kept in the city's archives. so he may have fought as an archer in Edward's army.
Silent years prior to the Wars of Independence Some historians believe Wallace must have had some earlier military experience in order to lead a successful military campaign in 1297 Campaigns like Edward I of England's wars in Wales might have provided a good opportunity for a younger son of a landholder to become a mercenary soldierFisher Andrew (2002) William Wallace (2nd ed) Edinburgh Birlinn Wallace's personal seal bears the archer's insigniaLübecker Nachrichten 21 September 2010 The document is still kept in the city's archives so he may have fought as an archer in Edward's army