Towton - The Bloodiest Battle On English Soil

In this episode of Nowt But History, we dive into the brutal and chaotic Battle of Towton, fought on Palm Sunday in 1461 during the Wars of the Roses.

With a blizzard raging across the Yorkshire battlefield, thousands of soldiers from the rival houses of York and Lancaster clashed in what would become the bloodiest battle ever fought on English soil.

Led by the young Yorkist king Edward IV and fought against the forces loyal to Henry VI, Towton was more than just a battle — it was a desperate struggle for the English crown.

We explore the build-up to the clash, the brutal hand-to-hand fighting in the snow, the infamous rout across Cock Beck, and how this single day reshaped the future of England.

Expect treachery, political power plays, medieval warfare, and one of the most savage encounters in British history.