Nature 6 - Strategy & Tactics Flashcards
What were the strategy and tactics of dynastic rebellions?
- Raise a large force, force the monarch into battle, and have an available ruler ready.
- Simnel and Warbeck landed in remote areas of the country to get support from disaffected counties as they marched towards London.
- However, both Wyatt’s and Essex’s rebellions began near London to try and seize the capital quickly.
Who were the alternative rulers that were put forward from dynastic rebellions?
- Northumberland supported the claim of Lady Jane Grey
- Wyatt supported Elizabeth.
- The Northern Earls supported Mary Queen of Scotts.
- Essex supported James VI of Scotland.
What were the Strategy and tactics in rebellions that aimed to change government policies?
- Tried to raise as much support as possible particularly from nobles and gentry who would bring their tenants with them
- Draw up a series of grievances containing their demands.
- Threatened or intimidated the local gentry / used violence.
- Besieged regional capitals and county towns.
What were the strategy and tactics of Irish rebellions?
- They avoided military confrontation and conducted a campaign similar to guerrilla warfare.
- They attacked officials to disrupt the government.
- If defeated they disappeared into remote areas which the English forces did not know and would not enter.
Give examples of well-organised rebellions
- The Pilgrimage of Grace:
- Aske was able to control 40,000 rebels from a range of social classes.
- The army was organised into ‘hosts’ based of the hosts met to discuss tactics, pledging an oath, which helped ensure good discipline.
- Kett’s rebellion:
- Kett controlled 16,000 rebels at the camp on Household Heath.
- His aim was to show how local government could be run effectively.
- Warrants were issued for supplies, negotiations were undertaken with the Mayor of Norwich to buy supplies and prayers were said twice a day.
Give examples of poorly organised rebellions:
- The Northern Earls Rebellion:
- This was poorly planned as the earls had been reluctant to rebel.
- Moreover, their information gathering was poor as they were unaware Mary Queen of Scots had been moved south.
- Simnel’s rebellion:
- His chances were lessened by the behaviour of the mercenaries who often pillaged and stole, which dissuaded locals from joining.
- Essex’s rebellion:
- This lacked surprise as he gave notice of some action by having Shakespeare’s Richard II performed the night before. The play cumulates with the overthrow of Richard, suggesting the potential overthrow of the monarch.
Give an example of a rebellion that tried to raise as much support as possible particularly from nobles and gentry who would bring their tenants with them.
- P.O.G besieged Lord Darcy in his castle at Pontefract to get his support.
Give examples of rebellions that drew up a series of grievances containing their demands.
- Pilgrimage of Grace.
- Western Rebellion.
- Kett’s Rebellion.
Give examples of rebellions that threatened or intimidated the local gentry.
- Pilgirmage of Grace:
- Threatened Lord Darcy, Marmaduke Neville and Sir Roger Cholmeley,
- Western Rebellion:
- Imprisoned / attacked Gentry on St Michaels mount,
- Kett’s Rebellion:
- Imprisoned Gentry such as Sir Roger Woodhouse, Thomas Gawdy and Richard Catlyn.
Give examples of rebellions that used violence:
- Yorkshire rebels murdered the Earl of Northumberland as he tried to collect taxes.
- William Hellyons was murdered by the Western rebels who Also shouted ‘Kill the gentlemen’
Give examples of rebellions that besieged regional capitals and county towns:
- Exeter:
- Cornish Rebellion.
- Western Rebellion.
- Norwich:
- Kett’s Rebellion.
- Durham:
- Pilgrimage of Grace.
- Northern Earls.
