History Alevel

• When was Blore Heath


  23rd September 1459
• Outline Blore Heath

  1. Salisbury + his army intercepted by Lancastrians on route to Ludlow
  2. Decisive Yorkist victory despite double amount of Lancastrian soldiers
• When was Ludford Bridge?


  12th October 1459
• When was the Battle of Northampton


  10th July 1460
• Outline Northampton

  1. Salisbury, Warwick and Edward treated like hereos when return in June 1460 due to propaganda spread by Yorkist supporters
  2. Lord Grey deserted to Yorkists and his men assisted their enemies over defences
  3. Yorkists capture H6 but kneel before him swearing loyalty
  4. Act of Accord
• When was Battle of Wakefield


  30th December 1460
• Outline Wakefield

  1. York sent messages for his son for extra troops to be sent to Sandal Castle, didn't wait for them to arrive
  2. York thought he could see whole Lancastrian army so deployed for open battle
  3. Lancastrians hidden in woods emerged and attacked Yorkist forces from flanks
  4. York and second son killed, Salisbury captured and executed
• When was Battle of Mortimers Cross


  2nd February 1461
• Outline Mortimers cross

  1. Edward IV on his way to London, blocked by Lancastrian forces
  2. Morning of battle, Edward IV sees 3 signs (suns) claiming its a sign on God support
  3. Decisive victory and Edward IV continued to London, by the time he arrives Margaret of Anjou has headed north following St Albans Victory
• When was St Albans 2


  17th February 1461
• Outline St Albans 2

  1. Margaret of Anjou effectively outflanked Warwick's defences
  2. Lancastrians initially suffered heavy casualties from Yorkist archers but without reinforcements
  3. Yorkist arches eventually overcome after hours of fierce hand combat
  4. Margaret of Anjou (Lancastrian) recaptures Henry VI
• When was Battle of Towton


  29th March 1461
• Outline Towton

  1. Edward IV financial support of Londoners for archers
  2. Wind, sleet and snow blew in Lancastrian forces so their arrows fell short
  3. Duke of Norfolk arrives late with considerable numbers and attacks Lancastrian right flank to overwhelm H6's forces