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Charlie Fenton
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‘siege started with the Yorkists and Londoners setting up a blockade of the Tower by both land and water to cut off the supply of provisions and military equipment to the defenders. This action appears to have prompted the garrison to respond by opening fire from the walls at the citizens. It was subsequently alleged by the London chroniclers that the royalists began hostilities even before the Yorkists entered’
— Mar 23, 2021 12:31PM
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Charlie Fenton
is on page 93 of 256
‘As explained by the Warkworth chronicler, the capture of Bamburgh meant that all of England (and Wales) recognised the authority of King Edward. Except, as he went on to add, for a castle in north Wales called Harlech. This was now the only part of the realm that remained under the control of the supporters of Henry VI. Safe in their remote fortress in the wilds of Snowdonia they remained defiant’
— Mar 25, 2021 04:52PM
Charlie Fenton
is on page 29 of 256
‘In August 1451, Courtenay and Cobham were said to have raised a force of between 5,000 and 6,000 men with which to attack Bonville, who had in turn aligned himself with James Butler, earl of Wiltshire and earl of Ormond. They forced Butler to flee from his manor at Lackham before laying siege to Taunton Castle in late September, which was held by Bonville and his forces.’
— Mar 21, 2021 03:55PM
Charlie Fenton
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‘This book tells the untold story of the castle in the Wars of the Roses. It discusses the ways in which these buildings were used during the military campaigns of the period. This includes their role as fortresses, mustering points and as secure headquarters for planning and conducting operations.’
— Mar 19, 2021 05:11PM
