Battle of St. Albans

The Battle of St. Albans, fought on May 22, 1455, marked the beginning of the Wars of the Roses in England—a series of civil wars over the throne. The conflict was between the houses of Lancaster, supporting King Henry VI, and York, led by Richard, Duke of York. The battle took place in St. Albans and ended in a decisive Yorkist victory, with significant losses for the Lancastrians. This battle highlighted the political tensions of the time and set the stage for further conflicts as both factions vied for control of the English crown.