Battle of Blore Heath and Ludford Flashcards
In what year was the battle of Blore Heath and Ludford?
1459 your bday
How did Yorkists react to the act of attainder after Blore Heath
initially fled
but returned as soon as heard of acts of attainder passed against them
How does Warwick react to the Parliament of Devils?
captain of Calais - established Calais as Yorkist base + money from piracy and estates - richer than York and King + brilliant propagandist - undermined Margaret of Anjou by spreading rumours she is getting together French troops etc
Who won the Battle of Blore Heath?
Yorkists win at Blore heath, they then return to their posts, York to Ireland and Warwick to Calais due to the act of attainder
Why did the battle of Blore Heath occur
During 1459 Margaret is creating her army in Leicester (her stronghold), by the end of summer it was ready to launch an attack on York in which it did.
Yorks reaction to hearing about Margaret’s army heading to him
He called upon the Earl of Salisbury and the Earl of Warwick asking for them to send troops, which they came to his aid.
