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Tudor Warfare: Key Conflicts and Strategies of the Lancasters and Yorkists

This text explores significant aspects of Tudor warfare, focusing on the War of the Roses between the Lancasters and Yorkists, beginning in 1455. It highlights the military formation and strategies employed, including the role of dismounted men-at-arms and archers. Additionally, it examines the Spanish Armada and the tensions between England and Spain under Elizabeth I, as well as the peace treaty between England and France initiated by Henry VIII in 1520. Key weaponry used during these conflicts is also discussed, providing a comprehensive overview of Tudor military history.

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Tudor Warfare: Key Conflicts and Strategies of the Lancasters and Yorkists

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  1. Tudor Warfare By Kwabena, Robert, Lewis

  2. Contents • War of the Roses • Formation of War • Spanish Armada • Peace between England and France • Weapons

  3. War of the Roses The War of the Roses first broke out in 1455 it was between the Lancaster's represented by King Richard III and the yorkist represented by Henry Tudor. They fought for the throne.

  4. The Formation of War • Dismounted men-at-arm archers. • Archers would possibly be at the back. • Horsemen at front. • And foot soldiers behind horsemen. • Tudors were good at close combat there main task was to fire a rail of arrows at there enemy's.

  5. The Spanish Armada The Spanish Armada King Phillip II of Spain became angry with Elizabeth I because she was encouraging her sea dogs to attack the Spanish ships she was also helping Dutch protester rebel

  6. Peace between England and France England and France often fought each other to decide who should rule different parts of France but in 1520 England and France made peace. Henry VIII invited Francis I to a banquet and tournament in northern France. This was said to be eighth wonder world. No money was given to even fountains and wine.

  7. Weapons • They used rope to stop cannons firing. • Swords were mostly used by foot-soldiers. • Archers could use fire to stop the opponents from reaching them.

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