The Standoff at Dartford - The Wars of the Roses

In March 1452, Richard, Duke of York, confronted Henry VI with an army at Dartford. His demand was action against the Duke of Somerset, the powerful royal adviser he blamed for disastrous government and military failure. But York's attempt to force a hearing ended in submission rather than victory. This episode follows England's crisis after the loss of Normandy, the rivalry between York and Somerset, and the negotiations that prevented a battle. It then traces the fragile peace through Henry's illness and York's protectorship to the bloodshed at St Albans in 1455. Discover a crucial precursor to the Wars of the Roses, when professed loyalty and armed opposition stood uneasily side by side. Visit our website: Compact Warfare Find us on our social media sites: Facebook Instagram Pinterest Youtube #CompactWarfare #CompactHistories #Dartford #WarsOfTheRoses #RichardOfYork #HenryVI #MedievalHistory #EnglishHistory #MilitaryHistory #HistoryPodcast