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BATTLE OF TOWTON / DOYLE
Lord Fauconbridge at the Battle of Towton, 29 March 1461. Date: 1461
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The Battle of Towton, fought on 29 March 1461, is considered the largest and bloodiest battle in English history, marking a turning point in the Wars of the Roses. This evocative print depicts Lord Fauconbridge, a key figure in the conflict, leading his troops into battle. The Wars of the Roses were a series of civil wars between the House of Lancaster and the House of York for the throne of England. The conflict began in 1455 and lasted for over three decades, resulting in the deaths of tens of thousands of people. The Battle of Towton was the decisive engagement of the first phase of the Wars of the Roses, and it secured the Yorkist claim to the throne. Lord Fauconbridge, also known as Sir Thomas Neville, was a powerful Yorkist commander and a close ally of King Edward IV. He played a crucial role in the Yorkist victory at Towton, leading the right wing of the Yorkist army against the Lancastrian forces under the command of Queen Margaret of Anjou. The battle took place in the snow-covered fields near Towton in Yorkshire, and it is estimated that up to 28,000 men were killed or wounded in the course of the day. The print captures the intensity and chaos of the battlefield, with soldiers clashing swords and banners flying high in the wind. Lord Fauconbridge, dressed in full armor and brandishing a battle axe, leads his men forward with determination and resolve. The print also depicts the devastation wrought by the battle, with bodies strewn across the ground and smoke rising from the fires of the encampments. The Battle of Towton was a pivotal moment in English history, and this print offers a compelling glimpse into the events of that fateful day in March 1461. It serves as a reminder of the brutal and destructive nature of war, and the sacrifices made by soldiers and civilians alike in the pursuit of power and political ambition.
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