Why was Edward IV able to regain the throne in 1471

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  • Why was Edward IV able to regain the throne in 1461?
    • Burgundy's loyalties to Edward
      • Edward's loss of the throne sees war with Burgundy
      • Duke Charles gives 50,000 crowns to aid Edward's return
      • Burgundian King angered by Warwick's alliance with Louis XI
  • Edward's strong military powers
    • Edward returns to Ravenspur in March 1471
      • Edward heads South on his return to confront Warwick; helps him gain support and form a plausible army against Warwick
    • Why was Edward IV able to regain the throne in 1461?
      • Burgundy's loyalties to Edward
        • Edward's loss of the throne sees war with Burgundy
        • Duke Charles gives 50,000 crowns to aid Edward's return
        • Burgundian King angered by Warwick's alliance with Louis XI
  • Weakness of Henry VI and Lancastrian cause
    • Neville didn't gain support after parading Henry through the streets; he was not popular amongst the people
      • Causes Neville to defect in Henry's support; Neville pledges to open London's gates to allow Edward to enter
        • Edward warmly returns to London; leads to Henry VI's restoration in Tower of London
    • MoA and Prince Edward respond to Warwick's death raising an army at Tewkesbury 3rd May 1471
  • Clarence's defecting back to support Edward IV
    • Clarence forms a 12,000 man host to join Edward's side at Banbury, April 3rd 1471

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