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First Battle of St Albans

1455 • Hertfordshire Stadtkampf

Historical Overview

The traditional start of the Wars of the Roses; a short but violent street fight.

Quick Facts

Outcome:Victory for the House of York.

House of York

  • Commander: Richard Plantagenet
  • Strength: ca. 3.000
  • Casualties: Gering

House of Lancaster

  • Commander: Edmund Beaufort †
  • Strength: ca. 2.000
  • Casualties: ca. 100 (viele Adlige)

Strategic Context

Richard of York's attempt to break the Somerset faction's influence at court.

Conflict / War

Wars of the Roses

Victory for the House of York.

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