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battle of tewkesbury

 

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Noun battle of tewkesbury has 1 sense
  1. Tewkesbury, battle of Tewkesbury - the final battle of the War of the Roses in 1471 in which Edward IV defeated the Lancastrians
    --1 is a kind of pitched battle

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Battle of Tewkesbury

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The Battle of Tewkesbury refers to a major conflict that took place during the Wars of the Roses in May 1471. It was a decisive battle between the House of York and the House of Lancaster, resulting in a Yorkist victory and greatly influencing the outcome of the entire war.

Sample sentences:

1. The Battle of Tewkesbury marked a turning point in the Wars of the Roses.

2. Many noble knights lost their lives in the Battle of Tewkesbury.

3. The Battle of Tewkesbury led to the capture and execution of King Henry VI.

4. The Yorkist army emerged victorious in the Battle of Tewkesbury, securing their claim to the English throne.

5. The Battle of Tewkesbury has been immortalized in various historical accounts and works of fiction.

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