Battle of Barnet

Question 1

When was the Battle of Barnet?

Answer 1

14th April 1471

Question 2

What was the background of the Battle of Barnet?

Answer 2

Clarence has reconciled with Edward IV. Clarence has an army of 4000 men.

Question 3

Details of the Battle of Barnet

Answer 3

Warwick, the Earl of Oxford, and John Neville (Lord Montagu) advance on London. They have a larger army than Edward IV. The two armies fight in thick fog (Clarence and Richards first time fighting). Warwicks army is routed (defeated and forcibly retreats).

Question 4

Outcome of the Battle of Barnet

Answer 4

Lord Montagu (John Neville) killed.
Warwick is killed.