The Battle of Bosworth Field, fought on August 22, 1485, was the decisive clash in the Wars of the Roses, a series of civil wars for control of the English throne between the houses of Lancaster and York. King Richard III of the Yorkist faction was opposed by Henry Tudor, representing the Lancastrians. The battle occurred in Leicestershire, England, and was marked by notable tactical elements, including the betrayal of Richard's allies, which drastically shifted the outcome. Richard III, the last king of the House of York, had a contentious reign, and the battle would ultimately determine the fate of the English crown. The battlefield became a focal point for many who sought to end the prolonged internal strife in England.Richard's forces were initially positioned advantageously, but the tide turned with the defection of his ally, Lord Thomas Stanley, whose forces joined Henry Tudor. The confrontation concluded with Richard’s death, famously depicted by Shakespeare, and Henry's ascension as Henry VII, thereby establishing the Tudor dynasty. This change not only altered the ruling lineage but also initiated profound societal and political shifts, setting the stage for the Renaissance in England and later, the Reformation as the nation sought to redefine itself culturally and religiously.