BattlefieldsGlyndwr's Ambush at Brecon and Capture of Dafydd Gam, 1412
Medieval

Glyndwr's Ambush at Brecon and Capture of Dafydd Gam, 1412

1412
Brecon, Wales
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
ambush
Location
Brecon, Wales
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Dafydd Gam (supporter of King Henry IV)
VS
Victor
Owain Glyndwr
Outcome
Glyndwr's men ambushed and captured Dafydd Gam near Brecon; he was ransomed for an estimated 200 to 700 marks. On release Gam broke his oath not to bear arms against Glyndwr and reported his whereabouts to the King, prompting Glyndwr's forces to burn Gam's Brecon estates in retaliation.
The Battle

History & Significance

Glyndwr's Ambush at Brecon and Capture of Dafydd Gam, 1412 was a ambush of the Medieval period, fought in Brecon, Wales in 1412. This engagement forms part of the broader pattern of conflict that shaped the political and military history of the UK during this era.

Confirmed battlefield location
Casualties & Losses

not recorded

Forces Involved

not recorded

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