Battle of Edgcote

Overview

The Battle of Edgcote took place on 24 July 1469, during the Wars of the Roses. It was fought between a royal army, commanded by the earls of Pembroke and Devon, and a rebel force led by supporters of the Earl of Warwick.

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Significance

The Battle of Edgcote was fought on 24 July 1469 during the Wars of the Roses between a royal Yorkist army commanded by the earls of Pembroke and Devon and a rebel force acting in support of the Earl of Warwick. The engagement represents one of the significant internal fractures within the Yorkist cause during this phase of the conflict, pitting forces loyal to the crown against those aligned with Warwick, whose influence over Yorkist politics was a persistent source of tension. With Yorkist casualties recorded at approximately 2,000 from a force estimated between 3,000 and 5,000, the battle inflicted severe losses on the royal army, indicating a decisive outcome against the crown's forces in the field.

Forces & casualties

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