The preliminary skirmish at Stamford preceded the main rout at Empingham (Losecote Field). Edward IV pursued the rebels from Stamford and caught them in open country. The rapid sequence of interceptions demonstrated Edward's personal energy as a commander — he was capable of swift, decisive movement that trapped his enemies before they could concentrate.
Edward IV c. 3,000–4,000; rebels c. 2,000–3,000
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