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Second St. Albans
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Overview |
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Richard "the Kingmaker" positioned his army at St. Albans located 20 miles northwest of London. Here he waited for Edward's army, victorious at Mortimer's Cross, to join him. Before the Yorkists could link-up, the Lancastrians attacked. Richard fled leaving his hostage, king Henry VI, under a tree.
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Key Points |
| Date of Battle: |
February 17, 1461 |
| Victor: |
Lancastrians |
| York Leadership: |
Richard Neville, earl of Warwick (Richard Neville)
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| Lancaster Leadership: |
Queen Margaret
Duke of Somerset
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| Size of forces: |
Yorkists - 25,000
Lancastrians - 25,000 |
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Related Battles |
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Mortimer's Cross « Second St. Albans » Ferrybridge
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