The Earl of Northumberland accompanied Richard III's army to Bosworth with a large northern contingent but deliberately held his forces back throughout the battle. His inaction — possibly treachery or possibly the result of Stanley blocking his advance — meant Richard's right flank was never reinforced when the Stanley betrayal struck. Northumberland's deliberate neutrality helped determine the battle's outcome.
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