Battles & Wars: 1401-1600
From the Hundred Years War to the Spanish Armada, the period between 1401-1600 witnessed some of history's greatest conflicts and technological revolutions.
The Battle of Shrewsbury
The Battle of Shrewsbury was fought on July 21, 1403, between the forces of King Henry IV and Sir Henry "Hotspur" Percy. Resulting from the Percy family's failure to receive lands and money from Henry following his rise to the throne, the Battle of Shrewsbury was won by royal forces and resulted in the Hotspur's death.
The Battle of Shrewsbury was fought on July 21, 1403, between the forces of King Henry IV and Sir Henry "Hotspur" Percy. Resulting from the Percy family's failure to receive lands and money from Henry following his rise to the throne, the Battle of Shrewsbury was won by royal forces and resulted in the Hotspur's death.
Hundred Years' War: Battle of Patay
The Battle of Patay was fought on June 18, 1429, during the Hundred Years' War. In the fighting, the French were able to decisively defeat an unprepared English force. The Battle of Patay was the final action of the Loire Campaign.
The Battle of Patay was fought on June 18, 1429, during the Hundred Years' War. In the fighting, the French were able to decisively defeat an unprepared English force. The Battle of Patay was the final action of the Loire Campaign.
Hundred Years' War: Battle of Formigny
The Battle of Formigny was fought on April 15, 1450, in Normandy, France. Fighting on the Carentan-Bayeux Road, English forces led by Sir Thomas Kyriell held off the small army of the Comte de Clermont. The Battle of Formigny was won for the French when troops commanded by Arthur de Richemont arrived and turned the English flank.
The Battle of Formigny was fought on April 15, 1450, in Normandy, France. Fighting on the Carentan-Bayeux Road, English forces led by Sir Thomas Kyriell held off the small army of the Comte de Clermont. The Battle of Formigny was won for the French when troops commanded by Arthur de Richemont arrived and turned the English flank.
Hundred Years' War: Battle of Castillon
The Battle of Castillon was fought on July 17, 1453, and was the last major engagement of the Hundred Years' War. In an effort to retake Gascony from the French, the Earl of Shewsbury landed near Bordeaux in 1453. Advancing against a French force at Castillon, he was badly defeated and killed.
The Battle of Castillon was fought on July 17, 1453, and was the last major engagement of the Hundred Years' War. In an effort to retake Gascony from the French, the Earl of Shewsbury landed near Bordeaux in 1453. Advancing against a French force at Castillon, he was badly defeated and killed.
Wars of the Roses: Battle of Blore Heath
The Battle of Blore Heath was fought September 23, 1459. Taking a position on Blore Heath, Baron Audley hoped to intercept a Yorkist force under the Earl of Salisbury. In the resulting battle, Audley launched several attacks against the Yorkists and was defeated.
The Battle of Blore Heath was fought September 23, 1459. Taking a position on Blore Heath, Baron Audley hoped to intercept a Yorkist force under the Earl of Salisbury. In the resulting battle, Audley launched several attacks against the Yorkists and was defeated.
Wars of the Roses: Battle of Northampton
Fought during the early years of the Wars of the Roses, the Battle of Northampton saw the Earl of Warwick and his Yorkist forces defeat the Lancastrians under King Henry VI and the Duke of Buckingham. Fought on July 10, 1460, the battle lasted around thirty minutes and was decided when Lord Grey of Ruthin and his command defected to the Yorkist cause.
Fought during the early years of the Wars of the Roses, the Battle of Northampton saw the Earl of Warwick and his Yorkist forces defeat the Lancastrians under King Henry VI and the Duke of Buckingham. Fought on July 10, 1460, the battle lasted around thirty minutes and was decided when Lord Grey of Ruthin and his command defected to the Yorkist cause.
Wars of the Roses: Battle of Wakefield
The Battle of Wakefield was fought on December 30, 1460 during the Wars of the Roses. Advancing north, the Duke of York arrived at his fortress of Sandal Castle near Wakefield. Shortly thereafter, he sortied out and was defeated and killed by a Lancastrian force.
The Battle of Wakefield was fought on December 30, 1460 during the Wars of the Roses. Advancing north, the Duke of York arrived at his fortress of Sandal Castle near Wakefield. Shortly thereafter, he sortied out and was defeated and killed by a Lancastrian force.
Wars of the Roses: Battle of Bosworth Field
The Battle of Bosworth Field was the decisive battle of the Wars of the Roses. Invading England, Henry Tudor gathered forces and clashed with King Richard III near Market Bosworth. In the battle, Richard attacked Henry's bodyguard and was killed in the fighting clearing the way for Henry to take the throne.
The Battle of Bosworth Field was the decisive battle of the Wars of the Roses. Invading England, Henry Tudor gathered forces and clashed with King Richard III near Market Bosworth. In the battle, Richard attacked Henry's bodyguard and was killed in the fighting clearing the way for Henry to take the throne.
Wars of the Roses: Battle of Stoke Field
The Battle of Stoke Field was the last engagement of the Wars of the Roses. Fought June 16, 1487, it saw the Earl of Lincoln invade England in support of the pretender Lambert Simnel. Meeting King Henry VII's army at Stoke Field, he was defeated and killed.
The Battle of Stoke Field was the last engagement of the Wars of the Roses. Fought June 16, 1487, it saw the Earl of Lincoln invade England in support of the pretender Lambert Simnel. Meeting King Henry VII's army at Stoke Field, he was defeated and killed.
War of the League of Cambrai: Battle of Ravenna
The Battle of Ravenna was fought on April 11, 1512, during the War of the League of Cambrai. Moving to secure northern Italy, French troops defeated Spanish and Papal forces near Ravenna. In the fighting, the French commander, Gaston de Foix was killed.
The Battle of Ravenna was fought on April 11, 1512, during the War of the League of Cambrai. Moving to secure northern Italy, French troops defeated Spanish and Papal forces near Ravenna. In the fighting, the French commander, Gaston de Foix was killed.
War of the League of Cambrai: Battle of Flodden
The Battle of Flodden or Flodden Field was fought on September 9, 1513, between England and Scotland. Allied with the French, King James IV marched south to invade England. Clashing near Branxton and Flodden, the English won a decisive victory and killed James. The Battle of Flodden was the largest ever battle between the two countries.
The Battle of Flodden or Flodden Field was fought on September 9, 1513, between England and Scotland. Allied with the French, King James IV marched south to invade England. Clashing near Branxton and Flodden, the English won a decisive victory and killed James. The Battle of Flodden was the largest ever battle between the two countries.
Ethiopian-Adal War: Battle of Wayna Daga
The Battle of Wayna Daga was fought in 1543, near Lake Tana in Ethiopia. Following the defeat of the Portuguese at Wolfa, Emperor Galawdewos rallied the survivors and marched on the camp of Ahmad ibn Ibrihim al-Ghazi. Fighting at Wayna Daga, Galawdewos was able to defeat the invading Ahmad.
The Battle of Wayna Daga was fought in 1543, near Lake Tana in Ethiopia. Following the defeat of the Portuguese at Wolfa, Emperor Galawdewos rallied the survivors and marched on the camp of Ahmad ibn Ibrihim al-Ghazi. Fighting at Wayna Daga, Galawdewos was able to defeat the invading Ahmad.
Nine Years' War: Battle of Curlew Pass
The Battle of Curlew Pass was fought on August 15, 1599, during the Nine Years' War. Advancing to relieve the siege of Collooney Castle, English troops led by Conyers Clifford were ambushed and routed as they moved through Curlew Pass. The defeat at the Battle of Curlew Pass marked a low point in Elizabeth's war in Ireland.
The Battle of Curlew Pass was fought on August 15, 1599, during the Nine Years' War. Advancing to relieve the siege of Collooney Castle, English troops led by Conyers Clifford were ambushed and routed as they moved through Curlew Pass. The defeat at the Battle of Curlew Pass marked a low point in Elizabeth's war in Ireland.
Siege of Orleans
This site provides detailed information regarding the 1429 siege of Orleans and Joan of Arc's campaign to relieve the city.
This site provides detailed information regarding the 1429 siege of Orleans and Joan of Arc's campaign to relieve the city.
Wars of the Roses
A comprehensive look at the Wars of the Roses (1455-1487) between the Houses of Lancaster and York in England.
A comprehensive look at the Wars of the Roses (1455-1487) between the Houses of Lancaster and York in England.