The result was a crushing victory for the Yorkists and for the young king.

ECONOMIST: The battle of Towton

In 1471, the Yorkists defeated the Lancastrians at the Battle of Tewkesbury in the Wars of the Roses.

CNN: Monday,

"It's a unique site because of the use of artillery and a rare fortified camp that the Yorkists successfully captured, " a spokesman said.

BBC: War of the Roses enactment