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Bosworth Field
Battle Name : Bosworth Field
Date(s) : 22 August 1485
Part of : War of the Roses ,
Outcome : A victory for Lancastrians over Yorkists
Type of battle : Land
Summary
The final, and decisive battle of the Wars of the Roses when Henry Tudor defeated the Yorkists under Richard III and took the crown.
Casualty figures
Yorkists
- Number engaged :
- 12,000
- Casualties :
- 900 (7.50%)
Lancastrians
- Number engaged :
- 10,000
- Casualties :
- 100 (1.00%)
