The First Battle of St ALbans 22nd May 1455
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- Created on: 23-05-16 18:20
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- The First Battle of St Albans
- Took place on the 22nd May 1455
- Triggered by the Yorkists' dismissal
- York was summoned to attend the King's Council
- However, he marched south with his army of several 1000 men, as he expected a trap
- Henry VI's men occupied St Albans
- Both sides failed to negotiate with eachother
- Both sides charged for eachother: Yorkist's smashed into Lancastrian line
- Some Nobles were killed or injured (Buckingham was killed)
- 300 died
- Somerset was killed by Warwick.
- This was a victory for York as he captured VI
- This returned York to complete power, as his rival Somerset, the Earl of Northumberland and lord Clifford were dead.
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