In the 15th century, medieval England was torn apart by a titanic power struggle between two great rival families – the House of Lancaster and The House of York. The prize for the victor would be the throne of England. The war raged across the land from 1455 to 1485, with Henry Tudor of the House of Lancaster finally crushing the forces of York and killing their leader Richard III on the field of battle at Bosworth. Over 2 hours long, The Wars Of The Roses tells the whole fascinating story of the epic conflict by using full scale reconstructions and recreations. Graphic... animation clearly explains the movements and tactical intentions of each army; while narrated eyewitness accounts from soldiers, statesman, courtiers and scribes add a vivid insight from those who were there. Respected historians and scholars provide expert analysis and especially shot footage of the battlefields as they are today completes the most ambitious film history of this conflict ever produced. Bonus footage: Towton Graves forensic analysis of the skeletons from the recently discovered mass graves. Main Chapters: Kings Nobles and France Absence of a leader Rebellion First Battle St Albans Bloreheath and Ludford Bridge Sandal Castle Mortimer’s Cross and Towton No Quarter Promised Polt Against the King Richard III Henry Tudor [show more]
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Historical documentary on the Wars of the Roses which raged across England from 1455-1485. The programme tells the story of the calamitous feud between the Houses of York and Lancaster which led to the bloody conflict and finally ended with the death of Richard III at the Battle of Bosworth. Historians and scholars provide analysis and perspective, accompanied by reconstructions and CGI animation showing the movements and battle plans of each army. The narration is compiled from the contemporary accounts of soldiers, statesmen, courtiers and scribes.
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