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Timeline of Welsh victories over the Saxons/Normans/English

  Welsh wins against Saxons/Normans/English You don't need to be a nationalist to be proud of the resistance little old Wales put up against a neighbour many times its size. From the end of Roman rule to longshanks conquest, the population of Wales was roughly 100,000 to 300,000 and the population of what is now England was roughly 1,000,000 to 3,000,000.  The Saxons didn't conquer Wales and it took the normans around 200 years.  In those times there were 100s of battles, raids, skirmishes and sieges, most of which the welsh come out on top.  Any other country would be proud of the defense put up by the Welsh over 100s of years but not Wales. In Wales, you must be a nationalist to be proud of this record.   I think its time the welsh showed more pride in its history, after all those that died, were real people, with real families.   They fought for a number of reasons but most fought for that little country you call home. They give the ultimate...