Battle of Towton (1461)

Battle of Towton (House of York vs House of Lancaster) took place in 1461 during Wars of the Roses.

Battle facts

Year: 1461
Date: 1461-03-29
Era: Early Modern
Conflict: Wars of the Roses
Side A: House of York
Side B: House of Lancaster
Commanders (A): Edward IV| Earl of Warwick| Baron Fauconberg| Duke of Norfolk
Commanders (B): Duke of Somerset| Duke of Exeter|| Sir Andrew Trollope
Casualties: 3,000 to 4,500 dead (House of York), 6,000 to 8,500 dead (House of Lancaster)
Outcome: Yorkist victory
Coordinates: 53.840°, -1.268°