torchthebitch
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Where he went wrong was trying to kill Henry by himself. He should have acted like a general and sent others to do it.
He took a calculated gamble to settle the dispute by removing Henry. If he had succeeded the defection of part of his forces would have been irrelevant. Richard would have been the only King or contender for the crown.
But he lost a battle that started with all the odds in his favour. He had superior numbers, a better position on the battlefield and his opponent had tired troops.
I have always had high regard for his decision to try. I felt there was something chivalric in the attempt.