Enjoy Medieval Warfare Vol V.3 - The Yorkist Triumph

Medieval warfare - v.3

Topic: Yorkist triumph

Subject: Erich B. Anderson, The Rise and Fall of Queen Margaret - Triumph of the Yorkists

During the reign of henry vi, the kingdom of england was plunged into chaos: the economy deteriorated, and almost all of the imperial conquests made in france were lost. in the 1450s, the duke of york could no longer bear the state of decline of the kingdom and decided to dismiss those he considered responsible: the "evil" advisers of the king. their actions greatly threatened the court faction, especially queen margaret, who would stop at nothing to protect her son's inheritance. the wars of the roses had begun.

Subject: Andrew Lavoie, a war captain of the House of York - Lord Fauconberg

The Wars of the Roses have their fair share of unique and intriguing personalities. The historiography of the early period of the Wars of the Roses is often dominated by discussions and analysis of the central figures in the conflict. William Neville, Lord Fauconberg, is one of the most overlooked commanders of the period, and his service to the Yorkist cause must be re-examined. Fauconberg was one of the last surviving field commanders of England’s war against France, and his service and experience in France proved vitally important to the success of the Yorkist cause in the bitter winter of 1460–61.

Subject: Patrick S. Baker, The Role of Calais in the Triumph of York - Sanctuary and Fortress

The city of Calais was of enormous military importance during the Wars of the Roses. Whoever controlled the city and its garrison controlled the largest and most experienced standing military force in the English kingdom. In addition, they had a secure, fortified base from which to gather resources and attack their rivals.

Subject: mike ingram, the battle of northampton - the war in writing

The Battle of Northampton, fought on 10 July 1460, may be one of the lesser-known battles of the Wars of the Roses, but in importance it ranks alongside Towton, Tewkesbury and Bosworth. It was the first time that massed artillery was used in England and the only time that a field fortification was stormed during the Wars. It was also the only time that an entire army was excommunicated in the Wars and, in the immediate aftermath, the Yorkists publicly claimed the throne of England for the first time.

Topic: David Santiuste, the early military career of Edward IV - son of York

King Edward IV was the most successful commander of the Wars of the Roses. His opponents were tenacious and he sometimes blundered, but he eventually died in his bed, undefeated in battle. This article tells the story of his early career, covering the years leading up to his accession to the throne and the campaign that enabled him to take the English throne. Although still only eighteen at the time of his great victory at Towton, which confirmed his royal title, Edward had already managed to establish himself as a charismatic and effective leader.

Subject: Sidney E. Dean, The Battle of Towton - Bloody Sunday

The longest and perhaps fiercest battle of the Wars of the Roses was fought just south of Towton, a village near York. It has even been called the largest and bloodiest battle ever fought on English soil, with perhaps as many as 30,000 casualties. Terrain and weather (in the form of a late snowstorm) were major factors shaping the outcome of this decisive engagement that secured Edward IV’s place on the English throne.

The weapon: brian r. price, the changing face of war - the axe

Of all medieval weapons, the axe played a unique historical role as the weapon of the aristocratic knight and the rising non-noble infantry fighter. It was used on the battlefield and in cavalry duels; it was illustrated by fighting masters in Germany and its use was described by Burgundian chroniclers.

Topic: Gareth Williams, Jasper Tudor and the Welsh Robin Hood - Unrest in Wales

During the earlier phase of the Wars of the Roses, Lancaster’s defence of Wales fell into the hands of Jasper Tudor, who attempted to resist the Yorkists. In 1468, Jasper allied himself with the leader of a local warband, Dafydd ap Siencyn, and moved to attack the Yorkist stronghold of Denbigh Castle in north Wales. What role did Jasper Tudor play in this and other earlier Welsh affairs involving Denbigh, and how successful was this interesting alliance?

Special: James Gilmer, the rise and fall of the Hashashin - Blood and Sand

It was a quiet summer day when the castellan of Alamut, the Mahdi, received a seemingly unassuming schoolmaster. This teacher soon turned out to be none other than Hassan ibn Sabbah, the mastermind of a dangerous new religious movement that was sweeping Persia. When the Mahdi called for his guards, Hassan simply smiled and informed the castellan that his services were no longer needed. Alamut had fallen; the rise of the Hashashin had begun.

Special: Nicholas Whaley, heroine or ogress? - The tale of Freydis

When people imagine a Viking, they immediately picture images of large, muscular men equipped with axes and swords almost as fierce as their powerful fiery beards. However, it seems that some Viking women also chose the path of the warrior.


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