The War of Roses lasted from 1455 until 1485. It was a series of dynastic civil wars and civil unrest. Oddly enough the name was not given to the war until many years after it was finished, named by the badges of the two fighting parties; the white rose of York and the red rose of Lancaster. Both of the houses had laid claim to the throne through the descent of the many sons of Edward III. …showed first 75 words of 288 total…

…showed last 75 words of 288 total…Civil war was resumes in 1459. The Yorkists were again successful in the battle at Blore Heath (September 23). But were then scattered after a brief skirmish at Ludford Bridge (October 12). The forces were then regrouped and returned to England in June of 1460 at took a decisive victory over the Lancastrian forces at Northampton (July 10). York then tried to claim the throne but the settled for the right to succeed upon the death of Henry. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**