Battle Of Barnet - 14 April 1471 Flashcards
1
Q
When did Henry VI het captured by Edward IV?
A
11 April 1471
2
Q
How big was Warwicks army in comparison to edard’s
A
Warwick was approx twice the size of Edward’s
3
Q
Where did booth decide to lead their armoires from
A
THE FRONT WHERE THE BOTH ENGAGED IN THE THICKEST OF THE FIGHTING
4
Q
When did contusion in Warwick’s ranks begin?
A
When a body of archers mistook some of their own for the enemy and fired on them, giving Edward a hard earned victory. The mistook the badge and called out for treason
5
Q
How many men were lost on each side?
A
Yorkists - 500 men
Lancastrian -1000 men
6
Q
What was the significance of this battle?
A
Warwick was killed in battle
