Towton 1461: The Brutal fighting Of The Bloodiest battle In British History

As The War of The Roses tore England apart in the 15th century, the armies of the houses of York and Lancaster converged on the tiny village of Towton, North Yorkshire. What would follow would live in infamy as the bloodiest battle fought on British soil. For 10 hours the two armies. would slaughter each other while a blizzard raged, leaving an estimated 28,000 people dead. From the ancient civilizations of years past to the dawn of the Space Race, every week we'll be bringing you award-winning documentaries featuring some of the world's best historians. Subscribe so you don't miss out. Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code REALHISTORY 👉 Real History is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries, please contact owned-enquiries@littledotstudi