Towton, 1461 - Britain's Bloodiest Battle - Wars of the Roses 

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This guys ability to keep you interested with his voice is incredible. The energy he uses makes it feel like you’re there to see the battle.

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On the first day of the Battle of the Somme, Britain lost 20K soldiers killed. Machine guns, poison gas, flamethrowers, planes and massive artillery. This battle, 500 years prior, lost 28K killed. With just bows, spears and swords. A bloody massacre, that has still never been topped as our bloodiest day.

The quality of visuals and audio narration made me feel like I wasn't watching a RU-vid video, but almost apart of the actual events during that period. Unbelievable quality, your productions get better with each passing release.

Some of the skeletons at Towton showed up to at least 20 injuries done, it must have been a BRUTAL battle.

The magnates present at the battle on the Lancastrian side were: Duke of Somerset, Duke of Exeter, Son of the Duke of Buckingham, Earl of Northumberland, Earl of Devon, Earl of Wiltshire & Ormond, Viscount Beaumont, Baron Moleyns & Hungerford, Baron Dacre, Baron Clifford, Baron Neville, Baron Rivers, Baron Welles, Baron Willoughby, Baron Ros, Baron Richemont, Baron Maulay, Baron Codnor, Baron Fitzhugh and Bishop of Carlyle. 7 rich Knights. Scottish mercenaries and Militia from York. The magnates on the Yorkist side were: Duke of York (Edward IV), Duke of Norfolk, Duke of Suffolk, Earl of Warwick & Salisbury, Son of the Earl of Arundel, Viscount Bourchier, Baron Fauconberg, The men of Baron Fitz Walter (killed at Ferrybridge), Baron Stanley, Baron Grey, Baron Clinton, Baron Dudley, Baron Scrope of Bolton. 8 rich Knights and Esquires. Kentish men raised by commission of array. That's 1 King, 4 Dukes, the son of 1 Duke, 4 Earls, the son of 1 Earl, 2 Viscounts, 18 Barons and the men of 1 Baron. Edward IV was the Duke of York, the Earl of March, the Earl of Cambridge, and the Earl of Ulster, making him the most powerful man on the battlefield.

i like the more narrative aspects of the video. great job mate

The moment i saw those red cavalry units in the forest after you mentioned Edward's father and brother died on an ambush supposedly devised byba former ally i thought "man, Edward's not gonna like this"

you always make me feel like I'm there, in the battle, on the march, your way of telling stories is so immersive and addicting. Thank you, you always make my weekend better.

I live in Wakefield and the two biggest battlefields in the uk are on my doorstep basically, Towton and the English civil War battlefield of Marston Moor. A wealth of history all around. Excellent programme and topic with amazing narration, top notch

You're the Best historymarche! Your documentaries and narration are second to none! Please consider doing the battle of Barnet (death of the Kingmaker) and of Tewekesbury (Death of Edward, son of henry Vi and margaret lf anjou)

Absolutely fascinated with this battle. A massive part of English History. It has lots of twists and turns and is epic in scale. Never understood why it's never been made into a warfilm. Great choice, great graphics 👍 👌 👏

Cersei Lannister is inspired by Margaret of Anjou to a degree... George RR Martin takes a lot of the York vs. Lancaster history in A Song of Ice and Fire

I did not expect that, the story telling was exceptional good in this video, similar to the ones about Rome! The difference between Edward IV, his generals and his enemies is really interesting. The fact that he risk is life even if it looked like he would lose, and that his generals never backstabbed him is also what makes a good army.

This channel has given me hours of absolute bliss, my mind is so focused on the awesome battle tactics animations & your great descriptions i dont have a worry in the world until its over lol

Excellent as always. Bloody Meadow was at the end of the battle rather than the main plain it was fought on but you're right that Towton is famous for it, as is Tewkesbury. You might want to edit the graphics a little - you have Towton as Townton and half of Norfolk has disappeared into The Wash when Edward is marching north. But that aside, superbly put together once again.

I've been watching some of your older work and the change in quality is a significant, joyful sight. Your videos are truly unique experiences, overflowing with professionalism

Thank for a great film. As a Scot I'm always pleased to hear us mentioned as part of the politics of England in the later medieval period. In many instances we seem not to have the most honourable intentions. Heedrum hodrum, as the saying goes.

That fact %3 of all of England was there, basically %6 of all males. Blew my mind. I love learning new stuff. Thank you

Years ago I had the honour of attending a private reception at the Royal Armouries museum in Leeds. The curators brought up the beautiful gold and jewel encrusted ceremonial mace of Edward IV. Then I had the honour of actually handling the plain iron battle mace reputedly swung by the King at Towton. The weapon was perfectly balanced and sat easily in my hand. You could do serious damage with it with minimal effort. I’ll never forget that.

I should have said this earlier - Thank you forcovering this battle!!! I had read and seen a few bits on the excavations around this area and your recounting of the that engagement did not disappoint! - Good Show! Their were some over-the-top portions of the narration - but I gotta say they were thoroughly enjoyed! - Cheers-

I loved this new intro style, where you show the battle, and only afterwards give the context!

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Yes, incredible Wars of the Roses history!

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A great video again, as we got used. Thank you for your continuous hard work, I absolutely loved every single one of your videos and looking forward to the next one.

This is one of your best narrations guys, the anecdotes and descriptions were simply spot on.

Thank you very much for continuing this series:) I am so excited for the next video on the Hannibal one, too.

I’ve been watching history marche and kings and generals for yeaaars now. And they always satisfy my cravings for history. Thanks for the spectacular job.

These recent vids are insane quality. Keep up the good work.

Amazing video as always! Love this series!

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The tension building at the start of this is unreal! Was on the edge of my seat me

Amazing video and the historical context provided adds so much depth to the video

...the Best tale about the Towton Battle... I was waiting for you.... One of the Best History-Battle Channel!

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This battle video should be watched by everyone! Stellar work!

Beautifully done. As always

Masterpiece video!!! Thank you.

Townton is so lovely this time of year. Do you think they have any cheese wheels in at the corner market?

Towton was actually 3 battles, Ferrybridge and Dintingdale also rather than just the one seperate battle at Towton. Well worth reading what Tim Sutherland has written about the battle, he's probably the country's foremost expert on the battle

Maybe one of the most epic battles in history. The scale and the stakes are so massive it seems more like something out of a fantasy novel than an actual historic occurence. No wonder it inspired ASoIaF.

As for the beginning , what follows it , and the last part of the battle I only say , wow ! what a battle ! The script of the narration was very good , and the narration itself also , excellent.

What a marvelous video 👌👏👏. I was absolutely pumped with the narrator and the arc of this story. This was better than a feature film.

As someone wanting to learn more about the war of roses this is helping allot thanks man

Well done as always.

Baron Fauconberg was a strategic genius! Sounds like he carried the entire campaign!

Great as always. Great narrative and narration

I hope Edward found some peace being able to lay his family to rest. I can't imagine the rage he must have felt.

Thank you for more on the War of the Roses

"To truly learn about yourself, you have to know your past" yeah i guess but it sounds a lot like "apparently my anger problems are inherited since im 1,009% irish" 😂

Great video, will be happy to see more videos on tWotR prefarebly lesser covered battles lika Whakefield, Hexham, Blore Heath or Mortimers Cross to Tewkesbury, Barnet or Bosworth field.Many Thanks for all great content

My ancestors were Sir’s and Knights of Somerset during this period. Always fascinating stuff.

Great content! ❤

Wow, great video ! More Wars of the Roses content please !

best intro to a video you have ever done... so good

Very enjoyable. Thank you.

Excellent video!

Good post, thank you.

That was one of the best history stories told so far on yt

I very much enjoyed your video and I gave it a Thumbs Up

It is easy to forget how many battles were fought by men who just wanted to go home.

Very informative ❤

This is why i love the channel, the information and battle info, and so much mind-blowing 🤯 information. 3% of the population that is insane and I have to wonder how much Edward appearance influenced many Medieval fantasy images. ❤🎉❤

Fantastic video!

Wasn't the death toll at the battle of Watling Street in excess of 100,000 making it far bloodier than Towton?

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Good stuff!

25:23 "de rigeur" is French for "obligatory" or "in the nature of the thing", in case anyone else didn't quite catch that.

Good work very entertaining

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You can absolutely see where Game of Thrones got so much of its inspiration from, bloody, brutal stuff.

First and foremost thank you for this documentary ! Second thank you again for this one ! Kindly continue working on the Wars of the Roses

Also big fact many people from Yorkshire did not fight for york at the time they were Lancashire fighters

Great way to tell the tale!

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Hey guys you should do a series on the Wars of the Roses just like you did one for the hundred years war! (And maybe do an italian wars series someday)

Would love to watch more on the wars of the roses

The Battlefield has a lovely walk and remains largely untouched other than farming

😂 I am sure that shooting their own arrows back at them must have really ticked off the men of Lancaster to no end. I can just imagine their frustration being struck with volley after volley of arrows. I can imagine their grimaces watching their arrows falling short of their intended targets.

Damn, what a great episode.

Warsof the roses is my favourite period of history!

Danke!

Well made

lmao i was just searching info ab this battle, you're such a Legend! (i recomment the battle of vlaardingen)

Never heard of this falkenberg guy but he’s a pretty good strategist 😅Edward’s bravery 😢is legendary 😮love this blow by blow account of war of roses 🌹 most fun 🎉battle 😊

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i very love this video.

Those were the days. I heard about it snowing once. If only there were enough of us left to actually have a war these days.

You should do a video on the Battle of Saint-Aubin-du-Cormier in 1488.

Thx :-)

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