Henry Percy's reserves.
This battle's losing commander attended his last mass at a nearby church at Sutton Cheney. The loser was holding Lord Strange hostage and unsuccessfully ordered him executed. The victor of this battle would secure power two years later by winning the Battle of Stoke Field. This battle is traditionally said to have taken place at Ambion Hill. The leader of the losing army managed to unhorse John Cheyne and kill Sir William Brandon, but failed to receive assistance from (*) Henry Percy's reserves. During this battle, Thomas and William Stanley hung back, eventually joining in to help the victor. Afterwards, the victor was crowned king, beginning the Tudor dynasty. For 10 points, name this battle in which the future Henry VII's forces killed Richard III, effectively ending the Wars of the Roses.
This battle's losing commander attended his last mass at a nearby church at Sutton Cheney.
Battle of Bosworth Field