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The first battle of St Albans was the start of Civil in England called the Wars of the Roses
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There were constant clashes between the Lancastrian faction of King Henry VI, his wife Margaret of Anjou and the Yorkist forces led by Richard, Duke of York and the Earl of Warwick
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The Yorkist army under Richard Neville, Earl of Warwick (the Kingmaker) captured King Henry
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Richard, Duke of York was named as successor to the throne, disinheriting Henry's six year old son Prince Edward
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Richard took a strong posistion at Sandal castle and far outnumbered the Castrian army. Unbelievebly Richard left Sandal castle and was defeated by the Lancastrian arny. Richard was killed in the battle. His son, Edward of York, now pressed his claim to the throne of England.
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Edward of York was declared King Edward IV in London
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A rebellion led by Warwick and Clarence failed and they were forced to flee to France where they made an alliance with Margaret of Anjou
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The French support on English invaision led by Margaret, Warwick and Clarence
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King Edward IV was to flee when Warwick's brother, John Neville changed to the Lancastrian side
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Henry VI was briefly restored to the throne of England
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Prince Edward was married to Anne Neville, Warwick's younger daughter
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King Edward IV lands with an invasion force in England
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King Edward IV wins the battle and Warwick is killed
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King Edward IV wins a decisive victory and the Lancastrian male line are virtually destroyed. Edward, Prince of Wales was one of those who were killed.
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King Henry IV is imprisoned in the Tower of London
