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Uniquely high numbers of English soldiers fought at the Battle of Towton compared to contemporary battlesthe verdict
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Evidence indicates the Battle of Towton was likely the largest and bloodiest battle fought on English soil, involving an estimated 50,000 soldiers.
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The Battle of Towton involved an estimated 50,000 soldiers, making it one of the largest battles fought on English soil.
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