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Battle of Wakefield

1460 • Yorkshire Feldschlacht

Historical Overview

Devastating defeat for York; Richard Plantagenet was killed and his head mocked with a paper crown.

Quick Facts

Outcome:Victory for the House of Lancaster.

House of Lancaster

  • Commander: Henry Beaufort
  • Strength: ca. 18.000
  • Casualties: Gering

House of York

  • Commander: Richard Plantagenet †
  • Strength: ca. 5.000
  • Casualties: ca. 2.500

Strategic Context

Lancaster counter-offensive against the Act of Accord naming York as heir.

Conflict / War

Wars of the Roses

Victory for the House of York.

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