The First Battle of St. Albans

On 22 May 1455, a struggle for influence over Henry VI became a battle in the streets of St. Albans. Richard, Duke of York, and his Neville allies confronted the king's supporters, demanding the removal of their enemies from government. When negotiations failed, barricaded lanes and an unexpected attack through back gardens decided the encounter. Discover how the first battle of the Wars of the Roses left leading nobles dead, the king wounded and England facing a political settlement burdened by revenge. Visit our website: Compact Warfare Find us on our social media sites: Facebook Instagram Pinterest Youtube #CompactWarfare #CompactHistories #WarsOfTheRoses #BattleOfStAlbans #MedievalHistory #EnglishHistory #MilitaryHistory #HistoryPodcast #HenryVI #RichardOfYork #StAlbans