The Battle of Tewksbury Flashcards

1
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The Battle of Tewksbury

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4th May 1471

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Lancastrian Leaders

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Edward, prince of Wales
Somerset
Devon

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Yorkist Leaders

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Edward IV
Clarence
Gloucester
Hastings

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4
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What did the Yorkists do first?

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Fire at the Lancastrians with guns and arrows

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5
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How did Somerset fail?

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The Yorkists hidden in the woods attack from in his ranks and Gloucester soon joined

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6
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Outcome

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Yorkist victory
Devon and Edward prince of Wales all died after being found by Clarence’s men

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