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Towton
Battle Name : Towton
Date(s) : 29 March 1461
Part of : War of the Roses ,
Outcome : A victory for House of York over House of Lancaster
Type of battle : Land
Summary
Thought to be the bloodiest battle fought on British soil, Edward IV of York fought and defeated the Lancastrians under the Duke of Somerset. A particular emnity, and a 'no quarter' order given prior to the battle ensured massive casualties on both sides, thought to total 20,000 combatants, out of around 40,000.
Location
The fields between the villages of Towton and Saxton, a few miles south of Tadcaster in West Yorkshire, England. (England)
