BattlefieldsSkirmish at Barnet Approach
Medieval

Skirmish at Barnet Approach

1471
Middlesex, England
Also known as: Barnet approach 1471 · Night before Barnet
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Middlesex, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Warwick
Forces
Warwick; Warwick killed
VS
Victor
Edward IV
Forces
c.9,000-10,000 each side; Edward IV
Outcome
Edward IV advanced through the night to within bow-shot of Warwick before dawn
The Battle

History & Significance

Edward IV advanced his army through the night so close to Warwick lines that the armies almost overlapped, ensuring the foggy battle of Barnet could not be avoided.

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