Battle of Yellow Ford 1596 Flashcards
who replaced Sir William Russel and Henry Norris as Lord deputy and head of the army?
Lord Thomas Burgh - his aim was to attack Tyrone’s estates in Dunnagon, but they were too well protected and outnumbered by an army.
what did Burgh do instead of attacking Tyrone’s estates?
he set up numerous English Fortresses along Blackwater river. - however in Oct 1597 Burgh died suddenly. leaving the Queen without a Lord deputy or a head of the army.
what did the council suggest Elizabeth should do?
abandon the Fortresses - however Queen E wanted to disband the rebels - a minor truce was made in 1597.
what was the role of the Earl of Ormond in this battle?
he was forced to team up with Bagenal and built up an army of 4,200 men
what happened to Bagenal at Yellow Ford?
11th August 1598 he was ambushed and killed along with 830 of his men, only 2000 were left.
what happened in Munster?
The queen had been so preoccupied in Ulster she had neglected her English plantations in Munster, Munster colonies were destroyed and tenants killed.
what was another problem that occurred for the English at the battle of yellow ford?
- their artilary became stuck in the boggy ground near the river
what was significant about the battle of yellow ford?
- serious for English control in Ireland
- Irishmen in Munster were finally encouraged to rebel after the multiple successes for Tyrone.
