Wakefield - 30 Dec 1460

Question 1

Who participated in the battle of Wakefield?

Answer 1

York
Rutland
Salisbury
Lord Bonville
Thomas Neville
Lord Clifford

Question 2

What date was the battle of wakefield?

Answer 2

30 December 1460

Question 3

How did York act rashly?

Answer 3

He headed away from Sandal castle, towards the Lancastrian army before reinforcements had arrived.

Question 4

To whom did John Neville defect too during battle?

Answer 4

The Lancastrian army

Question 5

What move from York essentially enabled him to move into a position that could have led to his death at the battle of Wakefield?

Answer 5

When he marched out of Sandal castle towards the Lancastrians located to the north of the castle

Question 6

Where did York meet the Lancastrian army?

Answer 6

Towards the north of Sandal Castle

Question 7

What happened when York met the Lancastrians at the north of Sandal Castle?

Answer 7

It is generally accepted that York engaged the Lancastrians to his front, others attacked him from the flank and rear, cutting him off from the castle

Question 8

Who was killed as a result of the battle of Wakefield?

Answer 8

Rutland
York
Thomas Neville
Lord Bonville
Salisbury
Salisbury’s son in law