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How long did the battle of Bosworth last?
How long the battle of Bosworth actually last?
The Wikipedia article on the Battle of Bosworth Field doesn't say anything about how long the battle lasted.
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Besides Crecy and Poitiers, in what battle was the Longbow the decisive weapon?
I am looking for the Longbow itself being the decisive weapon, not the Longbow men, as was the case in Agincourt. This could mean some significant disadvantages to the enemy, including things like: ...
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English monarchs on the battlefield
It seems that in English 'older times' it was expected for the King or monarch to lead the armies in battle.
My research suggests that this was the case in the 12th century in the civil war between ...