Osprey Campaign 66 : Bosworth 1485 : Last Charge of the Plantagenets

The Battle of Bosworth is one of the most important events in English history. It effectively put an end to the dynastic struggle known as the Wars of the Roses, and planted the Tudor house on the throne of England. Since his death in battle against Henry Tudor argument has raged around the figure central to the story, the controversial King Richard III. Christopher Gravett cuts through the myth and propaganda to detail the course of this pivotal campaign accompanied by illustrations by Graham Turner.

Contents

• Introduction
• Origins of the Campaign
• The Commanders - Ricardians
• The Commanders - Rebels
• Opposing Forces - King Richard's Army
• Opposing Forces - The Army of Henry Tudor
• Rebellion
• The Invasion
• The March to Bosworth
• The Battle
• Aftermath
• The Battlefield today
• Chronology
• Further Reading