Sir William Wallace was one of the main leaders during the Wars of Scottish Independence. The type of engagement conducted by Wallace was characterized by opportunistic tactics and the strategic use of terrain in order to achieve decisive victory. His methods were in stark contrast to the contemporary views on chivalric warfare, characterized by strength of arms and knightly combat. Upon his capture near Glasgow, in August of 1305, Wallace was handed over to King Edward I of England, who had him hanged, drawn, and quartered for high treason and crimes against English civilians.