Edward Marches Toward Warwick at Barnet
Edward IV approached Barnet as Warwick's force prepared to defend positions north of London, bringing the opposing armies into proximity.
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Battle of Barnet
Edward IV’s forces fight Warwick in the spring of 1471.
17 matching records from the 512-record archive. Year range: 1471–1471. These events are grouped by recorded place and year (or by person); their original event titles, descriptions and dates are retained.
1471
Edward Positions Troops Before Barnet
Edward IV brought his army close to Warwick's lines at night, helping set the conditions for the surprise of the following morning.
Warwick Deploys Army North of Barnet
Warwick formed his troops north of Barnet on the evening before the battle, expecting to contest Edward IV's advance toward London.
Warwick Prepares for Edward Counterattack
Warwick commanded a substantial Lancastrian army at Barnet but faced Edward IV's aggressive attempt to defeat him before further reinforcements could join.
Warwick Scouts Watch Barnet Road
Warwick's forces occupied ground near Barnet on 13 April as Edward IV advanced to confront the Lancastrian army.
Edward Confronts Warwicks Defensive Line
Edward IV's army attacked Warwick's troops positioned north of Barnet along the Great North Road, leading to a decisive Yorkist victory.
Edward Orders Early Assault at Barnet
Edward IV attacked Warwick's army early on 14 April amid poor visibility, seeking to defeat his opponent before their forces could reorganise.
Edward Takes Offensive Against Warwick
Despite uncertainty about relative army strengths, Edward IV chose to engage Warwick directly and won at Barnet before Lancastrian forces could unite.
Edward Wins Battle of Barnet
Edward IV defeated Warwick's forces at Barnet and gained a decisive opportunity to recover undisputed control of London.
Edwards Barnet Victory Precedes Margarets Campaign
Edward IV defeated Warwick at Barnet, but Margaret of Anjou had landed in southern England and continued the Lancastrian challenge.
Fog Obscures Battle of Barnet
Dense morning mist at Barnet disoriented the armies and contributed to confusion during the struggle between Edward IV and Warwick.
Montagu Dies Fighting for Warwick
John Neville, Marquess Montagu, was killed at Barnet while supporting his brother Warwick against Edward IV.
Opposing Flanks Overlap at Barnet
The two armies were misaligned at Barnet, allowing each right wing to extend beyond the enemy's left and complicating the fighting.
Oxford Commands Lancastrian Wing at Barnet
John de Vere, Earl of Oxford, commanded the Lancastrian right at Barnet, where his men initially drove back an opposing Yorkist wing.
Richard Leads Yorkist Vanguard at Barnet
Richard, Duke of Gloucester, fought for his brother Edward IV at Barnet and helped defeat Warwick's Lancastrian forces.
Warwick Killed in Battle of Barnet
Richard Neville, Earl of Warwick, was killed as Edward IV's troops routed the Lancastrian army at Barnet on 14 April 1471.
Warwicks Defeat Ends Political Dominance
Warwick's death at Barnet ended his military intervention against Edward IV and removed the nobleman who had previously helped make and unmake kings.