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Battle of Evesham
Battle Name : Battle of Evesham
Date(s) : 04 August 1265
Part of : The Baron's War ,
Outcome : A victory for Henry lll army over The Baronial Army
Type of battle : Land
Summary
The battle was a desperate attempt by Simon de Montfort to recover what was a lost position. An all or nothing charge in column at the centre of the royalist line almost succeeded but the wings of Prince Edward's force closed in and the battle became a blood bath.
