For 10 points, name this 1485 battle whose victor became Henry VII and founded the Tudor dynasty after defeating Richard III to end the War of the Roses.
One commander at this battle had been locked up after trying to take over St. Michael's Mount, but convinced his jailer that they should leave his confused wife in charge and run off to the front together. This clash saw a man lose both legs but continue to wave his standard, until more soldiers showed up and cut off more parts of him. This battle turned after the Earl of Northumberland failed to respond when the Duke of Norfolk, John Howard, was stymied by the Earl of Oxford in a marsh later called "Redemore." The losing commander then rushed toward his counterpart but was surrounded by troops under the Stanleys, who had been waiting to pick the most favorable side. Taking place near Ambion Hill, this battle led to the downfall of a regent who had imprisoned Edward V and his brother in the Tower of London before disappearing them. For 10 points, name this 1485 battle whose victor became Henry VII and founded the Tudor dynasty after defeating Richard III to end the War of the Roses.
One commander at this battle had been locked up after trying to take over St. Michael's Mount, but convinced his jailer that they should leave his confused wife in charge and run off to the front together.
Battle of Bosworth