First Battle of St Albans (1455)

First Battle of St Albans (House of York vs House of Lancaster) took place in 1455 during Wars of the Roses.

Battle facts

Year: 1455
Date: 1455-05-31
Era: Early Modern
Conflict: Wars of the Roses
Side A: House of York
Side B: House of Lancaster
Commanders (A): Duke of York|Earl of Salisbury|Earl of Warwick
Commanders (B): Henry VI|Duke of Somerset||Earl of Northumberland|Baron Clifford
Casualties: approx. 160
Outcome: Yorkist victory Beginning of the War of the Roses
Coordinates: 51.749°, 0.339°