Battle of Bosworth by Brian Palmer (AP) UNT54 as Villeneuve had already escaped

as Villeneuve had already escaped

The heavy cavalry are smashed against the steadfast bayonets of the redcoats and countercharged by light horsemen

Original painting by Mark Churms

Also shown is a paddle steamer with very shallow draft taking on troops close to the beach and in the distance HMS Grafton can be seen taking troops from the mole

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Battle of Bosworth by Brian Palmer (AP) UNT54 as Villeneuve had already escapedDHM1315AP. Battle of Bosworth by Brian Palmer. In 1485, the Lancastrian contender for the throne of England, Henry Tudor, sailed from France with a small force of mainly continental mercenaries determined to wrestle the crown from Richard III. Gathering many supporters along the way he eventually arrived at Bosworth with an army numbering 5000 against Richards 8000. Things began well enough for Richard but it became apparent during the battle that the