The Battle of Towton

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The Earl of Warwick
Called the kingmaker, appointed Captain of Calais under York's second protectorate - army and fortifications. Propaganda against the Lancastrians and Margaret of Anjou.
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Lancastrians
Margaret had lost support. London refused to open gates.
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Edward IV
Driven to revenge deaths of father and brother at Wakefield. Experienced military commander and tactician.
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Yorkist and Lancastrians at the battle
Fought without mercy. Yorkists loyal and committed, outnumbered Lancastrians. Henry held high ground and had noble support.
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Weather
Blizzard. Wind aided Yorkist archers.
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Lord Falconberg
Commanded archers to use wasted Lancastrian arrows, forced Lancastrians to charge
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Duke of Norfolk
Joined Yorkists late and turned battle.
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Card 2

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Lancastrians

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Margaret had lost support. London refused to open gates.

Card 3

Front

Edward IV

Back

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Card 4

Front

Yorkist and Lancastrians at the battle

Back

Preview of the front of card 4

Card 5

Front

Weather

Back

Preview of the front of card 5
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