Cannons were used by armies during the Wars of the Roses, but only at the start of battles. Why was this?

In 1485 Henry Tudor, Earl of Richmond, set sail from France with 2,000 men, intent on taking the English throne. Where did he make landfall?

One of Richard's commanders, Lord Stanley, was the step-father of Henry Tudor and Richard was not sure if he could be trusted. In an attempt to guarantee Stanley's loyalty, Richard held his son hostage. By what name was Stanley's son known?

On his march east Henry thought about abandoning his attack. A secret meeting with who, restored his confidence?

Henry's army was made up of 5,000 men. How large was Richard's force?

In addition to the 4,000 men commanded by Stanley, 3,000 men in Richard's army were under the command of which of his earls?

The Middle Ages are often regarded as being an age of chivalry but in reality battlefields were cruel and brutal. What was the main weapon of a common soldier?

The Battle began when Henry's forces attacked Richard's vanguard. Richard's men charged to meet them and a vicious exchange between common soldiers ensued. How long did this first part of the battle last for?

Before Bosworth, Henry had little experience of battle. He had spent much of his life as an exile in which country?

Henry's army was tired before the battle, having marched from Milford Haven to Leicestershire in little over a week. How many miles had they covered?