Battle of Ludford Bridge

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:aftermath Yorkists fled to Ireland
Yorkist forces fled to Ireland
gptkbp:battle Yorkists regrouped in Ireland
gptkbp:casualties gptkb:unknown
significant losses for the Yorkists
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:House_of_York
gptkb:House_of_Lancaster
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Edward,_Earl_of_March
gptkb:Henry_VI
gptkb:Richard_Neville,_Earl_of_Salisbury
gptkbp:commemorated_by gptkb:documentaries
historical reenactments
historical novels
gptkbp:consequences increased tensions between factions
gptkbp:cultural_impact depicted in literature
inspired artistic representations
gptkbp:cultural_references depicted in historical novels
gptkbp:date 1459
October 12, 1459
gptkbp:duration one day
gptkbp:election_result increased power of the Lancastrians
gptkbp:fighting_style land battle
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Battle_of_Northampton
gptkb:Battle_of_Wakefield
gptkbp:fought_against open ground
April 12, 1459
gptkbp:historical_analysis examined in military history studies
gptkbp:historical_context power struggle between Yorkists and Lancastrians
disputed succession to the English throne
part of the larger conflict between Yorkists and Lancastrians
gptkbp:historical_debate analysis of military tactics
interpretations of the battle's significance
role of alliances
influence on subsequent battles
consequences for the monarchy
debates over leadership decisions
effect on public perception of the factions
evaluation of commanders' strategies
impact on the Yorkist cause
long-term effects on English politics
gptkbp:historical_impact increased tensions in the Wars of the Roses
led to the rise of Edward IV
shaped future conflicts in England.
gptkbp:historical_legacy remains a key event in English history
gptkbp:historical_records chronicled by various historians
gptkbp:historical_significance first major battle of the Wars of the Roses
illustrates the volatility of 15th-century English politics
gptkbp:historical_source chronicled by various medieval historians
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of Ludford Bridge
gptkbp:influenced_by previous battles in the Wars of the Roses
gptkbp:involved_units gptkb:Yorkist_army
gptkb:Lancastrian_army
Lancastrian cavalry
Yorkist infantry
gptkbp:is_located_in gptkb:Ludlow
gptkbp:lancastrian_allies noble families loyal to Henry VI
gptkbp:lancastrian_forces better organized
gptkbp:lancastrian_leader gptkb:Henry_VI
gptkbp:lancastrian_strategy defend the crown
gptkbp:lancastrian_victory solidified Henry VI's position
gptkbp:legacy influenced future battles in the conflict
set the stage for future battles in the Wars of the Roses
gptkbp:location Ludford Bridge, England
gptkbp:military_outcome Yorkists lost morale
gptkbp:military_strategy defensive positions
use of terrain
use of cavalry by Lancastrians
gptkbp:notable_person gptkb:Richard,_Duke_of_York
gptkb:Henry_VI_of_England
gptkbp:outcome Yorkist forces retreated
Yorkists lost control of the field
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Wars_of_the_Roses
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:Battle_of_Northampton
gptkb:Battle_of_Blore_Heath
gptkbp:primary_source historical analyses
contemporary accounts
gptkbp:result decisive Yorkist defeat
gptkbp:significance paved the way for future conflicts in the Wars of the Roses
contributed to the instability of the Lancastrian regime
gptkbp:strategic_goals temporary setback for the Yorkists
gptkbp:strategic_importance control of the English throne
control of the English crown
gptkbp:strategic_mistake Yorkists underestimated Lancastrian forces
gptkbp:tactics retreat of Yorkist forces
gptkbp:tactics_used gptkb:cavalry_charges
flanking maneuvers
gptkbp:terrain river crossing
gptkbp:weather_conditions rainy and muddy
gptkbp:yorkist_allies Welsh supporters
gptkbp:yorkist_forces outnumbered by Lancastrians
gptkbp:yorkist_leader gptkb:Richard,_Duke_of_York
gptkbp:yorkist_retreat to Ireland after defeat
gptkbp:yorkist_strategy attempt to secure the throne
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Richard,_Duke_of_York
gptkb:Sir_John_Fastolfe
gptkb:Henry_VI
gptkb:Battle_of_Stoke_Field
gptkb:Battle_of_Blore_Heath
gptkb:Sir_John_de_la_Pole,_Duke_of_York
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5