Battle of Bosworth Flashcards
How did Bosworth conclude?
Henry Tudor was the victor and Richard’s army routed.
How did Henry Tudor raise his army for the Battle of Bosworth?
-Paid mercenaries
How did Richard III raise his army for the Battle of Bosworth?
- Assize of Arms
- Paid troops
How many cannon did Richard’s army at Bosworth contain?
140
How many men did Henry Tudor have at Bosworth?
5,000
How many men did Richard III have at Bosworth?
12,000
How was Richard killed at Bosworth?
Hand to hand combat
In which year was the Battle of Bosworth?
1485
What was Richard’s key tactic at Bosworth?
A cavalry charge intended to capture Henry
What weakened Richard’s army at Bosworth?
Henry’s Archers
What weakened the cavalry of Henry Tudor at Bosworth?
Richard positioning himself on a hill
Who were the two commanders at Bosworth?
- Richard III
- Henry Tudor
