The Roses | War Of

The fighting officially began in 1455 at the , where Yorkist forces captured the king. For the next 30 years, the crown changed hands multiple times through blood and betrayal:

: The king’s reliance on unpopular and corrupt court favourites. War of the Roses

: Richard, Duke of York , possessed a strong hereditary claim to the throne and challenged the king's authority. Key Battles and Turning Points The fighting officially began in 1455 at the