The Battle of Wakefield

Question 1

Gathering men

Answer 1

In early December York and Salisbury left London and went North Face Margaret’s forces

Warwick and Norfolk remain behind in London

York had managed to secure 500 marks as a loan but it was only half the amount he had hoped for

York and Salisbury’s Force numbered 300 men

Question 2

Lancastrian resistance

Answer 2

They passed through Nottingham and realised how strong Lancastrian resistance was going to be

Scouts were sent ahead but were killed by Somerset’s men

They arrived at Yorks Castle at Sandel and found the Queen’s forces were surprisingly large

Question 3

The Battle of Wakefield outcome

Answer 3

Lancastrian victory

30th December 1460, the Yorkists were defeated at Wakefield

York died in battle and Salisbury was beheaded by his captors

York’s son Edmund and Salisbury’s son Thomas were also killed

Somerset and Northumberland had finally avenged the deaths of their fathers at the first Battle of st. Albans

York and Salisbury’s heads were displayed at the gates of the city of York

Question 4

The Battle of Wakefield

Answer 4

30th December 1460, the Yorkists were defeated at Wakefield

York and Salisbury killed