Russell's march from London to relieve Exeter took weeks because of the difficulty of raising forces during a period of multiple simultaneous risings (Kett in Norfolk, risings in several midland counties). His slow advance gave the western rebels time to consolidate the siege of Exeter but also allowed him to gather German and Italian mercenaries who would prove decisive.
Russell initially c.1,000; growing to c.6,000 with mercenaries
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