The War of the Roses (1455-1485) was one of the most important historical events in the history of England and took place between the House of Lancaster and the House of York. Although the conflict lasted for over 30 years, fighting was sporadic and featured fewer than 20 significant battles. Indeed, the total time spent on the battlefield during this period was only a few months.
Rather than being a war dominated by fighting, this conflict featured more twists, turns, conniving and deception than the Game of Thrones! A number of important battles were won and lost due to treachery as opposed to outstanding tactical skill. Richard Neville, the Earl of Warwick and nicknamed the ‘Kingmaker’, was one of the most famous defectors as he switched from the House of York to Lancaster only to be slain at the Battle of Barnet in 1471.
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