Battle of Banbury

The Battle of Banbury, fought in 1469 during the Wars of the Roses, was a short conflict between two rival factions of English nobility. The Lancastrians, loyal to King Henry VI, aimed to seize control, while the Yorkists opposed them. The battle occurred near Banbury in Oxfordshire. Ultimately, the Lancastrians were defeated, consolidating Yorkist power. This event was part of the larger struggle for the English throne, characterized by political instability and shifting allegiances among noble families.