Losecoat Field - 12 March 1470 Flashcards
1
Q
What date was the battle for Edgecote?
A
12 March 1470
2
Q
What battle took place on the 12 march 1470?
A
Battle of losecoat field
3
Q
How did Edward decide to deal with the Lancastrian rebellion?
A
In person. On 9 Feb 1470 he announced that he as going to muster an army at Grantham on 12 March 1470
4
Q
What did the battle begin with?
A
An artillery barrage
5
Q
What were cries foir?
A
A Warwick and a Clarence gave away their poorly kept secret
6
Q
Who won?
A
Fighting did not last longg as the better equipped royal are my defeated the rebels
7
Q
What was proof found of?
A
Of Warwick and Clarence’s involvement in organising the battle
8
Q
What was the significance of this battle?
A
Lord Welles and Thomas Dymmock are executed
