Battle of Towton Flashcards
When was the Battle of Towton?
29th March 1461
Which act left Margaret worried about the future for her son?
The Act of Accord
How many men were on the battlefield?
Between 50,000 - 65,000
Where was the Battle?
Between the villages of Towton and Sacton
What significant day was the battle on?
Palm Sunday
What were both sides told to do in relation the violence of the battle?
Give no quarters
When did the Lancastrians forces finally crumble?
At the end of the day
What happened to the Lancastrians who surrendered?
They were killed
How many Lancastrian Knights were killed?
42
How large was the death toll?
28,000
How long were the Lancastrians unable to muster an army following the battle?
3 years
Where had the King, Queen and their son escaped to?
Scotland
How many Lancastrians were there?
35,000
How many Yorkists were there?
30,000
Who commanded the Lancastrian men?
Henry Beaufort
