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I was watching Braveheart and I had a question about the battle scenes. I dont see how the battlefields like at Falkirk were decided? Why did the armies meet right there? I mean its almost like both sides agreed ahead of time to meet on some big field, have the leaders try and negotiate a settlement, and if that doesnt work they have the battle. Kind of like a football match.

I thought battles happen either by accident - 2 armies happen to hit at one point. Or one side chooses to make a stand in one spot and the other must fight there.

Now I'm no expert on that era so could anyone help me?
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