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Devon and Somerset Muster for Warwick 1470

1470
England
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Forces
Not recorded in historical accounts
Forces
opposing forces
VS
Victor
Not recorded in historical accounts
Forces
Devon and Somerset levies c.5,000-8,000
Outcome
Western muster swelled Warwick's army; march toward London proceeded with little resistance
The Battle

History & Significance

The western counties of Devon and Somerset rose rapidly to support Warwick's landing in September 1470, with the Courtenay family of Devon and local Lancastrian gentry providing men and supplies. This western support formed the crucial land force that drove the Readeption northward.

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