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Henry Tudor Landing at Mill Bay Milford Haven 1485

1485
Pembrokeshire, Wales
Also known as: Tudor lands at Milford Haven 1485 · Tudor invasion 1485
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Pembrokeshire, Wales
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Richard III (initial response delayed)
VS
Victor
Henry Tudor
Outcome
Tudor landed at Mill Bay with c.2000 French troops and Welsh exiles; marched north through Wales gathering support; Richard III received news at Nottingham
The Battle

History & Significance

Tudor's march through Wales to Bosworth is one of the pivotal journeys of medieval English history; Welsh support was crucial, particularly Rhys ap Thomas

Forces Involved

Henry Tudor with 2000 French mercenaries plus Welsh and English exiles; local Welsh resistance minimal

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