Gathering support before Bosworth Flashcards
Why was Henry Tudor in France?
after Richard and the Duke of Brittany united against France, Henry Tudor had to flee to France
however as Brittany withdrew he lost the support of the French king
despite this Henry Tudor managed to raise finances and assembled a small force and recruited French Mercenaries
Who was in Henry’s army?
Henry’s force consisted of those who fled after the failed rebellion of 1483
this included very experienced commanders and fighting men such as the Earl of Pembroke, the Earl of Oxford and Sir Edward Woodville
What support did Henry have in England + Wales?
Henry Tudor was relying on the network of sympathisers in England which had been greatly encourage by Margaret Beaufort
his invasion Force landed in Wales on the 7th of August 1485
How did R3 react t the news of HT invasion?
when Richard heard the news he traveled North to secure support
he sent summons to Lords and commissioners of array
However, the message downplayed the size of Henry’s army so there was a lack of urgency
Yorkists loyalist like Rhys ap Thomas sent letters of illusion of an ineffective invasion Force
Who support R3 and how big was his army?
despite this Richard arrived at Leicester where Northumberland and Norfolk joined him
this was the largest army ever assembled in England to support one man according to the Crowland Chronicle
it was a distinguished army heavily loaded with aristocracy
Did R3 have the support of the Stanleys at Bosworth?
however he was uncertain of Lord Stanley supports
this uncertainty greatly weakened his position
Stanley avoided all the king’s request to join the Royal Army
