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RYORKART-02 - 2 ARTILLERY CREW LOADING | John Jenkins Designs
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RYORKART-02 – 2 Artillery Crew Loading | John Jenkins Designs
During the Wars of the Roses (1455–1487), England was engulfed in a series of dynastic conflicts between the rival Houses of York and Lancaster. These struggles culminated in the Battle of Bosworth Field on 22 August 1485, where King Richard III's Yorkist army faced the forces of Henry Tudor, Earl of Richmond.
By the outbreak of the Wars of the Roses, artillery had already been employed in European warfare for more than a century. Although medieval armies continued to rely heavily on archers, billmen and knights, early cannon were becoming an increasingly important part of battlefield operations.
Operating these early artillery pieces was a demanding and time-consuming process. Crews were responsible for preparing ammunition, loading gunpowder and shot, and cleaning the cannon barrel between firings. Because of the slow loading procedure, achieving ten shots per hour was considered an impressive rate of fire.
Artillery was generally most effective at the beginning of an engagement, before opposing armies closed for hand-to-hand combat. The considerable weight of medieval cannon and their carriages made repositioning difficult, limiting their effectiveness once the battle was underway.
At the Battle of Bosworth Field in 1485, artillery was employed by both the Yorkist and Lancastrian armies. Archaeological investigations have uncovered more than 30 cannonballs from the battlefield, providing valuable evidence of the important role played by gunpowder weapons during this historic confrontation.
The RYORKART-02 – 2 Artillery Crew Loading set depicts two Yorkist artillerymen preparing ammunition for their cannon. This detailed 5-piece set captures the essential preparations undertaken by medieval gunners, bringing an additional dimension of realism to a Wars of the Roses battlefield display.
An excellent addition to a Yorkist army collection, particularly when displayed alongside artillery pieces and firing crews, this set helps recreate the artillery operations associated with the Battle of Bosworth Field.
Now available from The Military Workshop.
Brand: John Jenkins
