The Battle of Tewksbury Flashcards
1
Q
The Battle of Tewksbury
A
4th May 1471
2
Q
Lancastrian Leaders
A
Edward, prince of Wales
Somerset
Devon
3
Q
Yorkist Leaders
A
Edward IV
Clarence
Gloucester
Hastings
4
Q
What did the Yorkists do first?
A
Fire at the Lancastrians with guns and arrows
5
Q
How did Somerset fail?
A
The Yorkists hidden in the woods attack from in his ranks and Gloucester soon joined
6
Q
Outcome
A
Yorkist victory
Devon and Edward prince of Wales all died after being found by Clarence’s men