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The introduction here states Blore Heath was “the first major battle of the Wars of the Roses”. This seems unlikely; the First Battle of St Albans pre-dates it by about four years. I've requested a citation, but the claim is still dubious. Xyl 54 ( talk) 15:40, 23 September 2013 (UTC)
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This section does not really do the job as it barely explains the context in which the battle took place. St Albans was, in reality a skirmish that had major consequences as it allowed the Yorkists to seize control of King's power. Three major Lancastrians including Somerset were killed and their sons were out for revenge. King Henry was, by this time suffering from a mental illness that left him virtually mute for two years. After St Albans, the Duke of York was nominally and indeed officially Protector but he did not have the support of the Lancastrian heirachy. As stated the Queen margaret became an increasingly influential figure on behalf of the King. Attempts at reconcilliation were made but failed. The Battle of Blore Heath was the a significant event in the dynastic struggles of the period but not I think a major battle because there were further attempts at reconciliation. In 1461 at the Battle of Towton the Lancastrian cause was destroyed. I think the background section needs expanding. I'm happy to attempt it. Dorkinglad ( talk) 12:45, 19 February 2019 (UTC)
The problem with the historic term 'War of The Roses' is that it is a nineteenth century construct. It could be argues there was no such thing since even the emblem of the Yorkists , the White Rose, appeared after the period as part of Henry VII's propaganda campaign to strengthen his rather weak claim to the throne. The painting used is from the mid Victorian period. The rather splendid legend is therefore a bit of a deceit. It looks good but should it be there? Dorkinglad ( talk) 12:45, 19 February 2019 (UTC)
The source for this story comes from Gregory's Chronicle written some years after the event. It is most likely fanciful which I admit is a tad dissappointing. One aftermath taht should be mentioned is that the Lancastrians laid seige to Ludlow, a Yorkist stronghold of The Duke of York. The Duke of York fled before the battle leaving Ludlow to be ransacked mercilessly by the Lancastrians. Dorkinglad ( talk) 12:45, 19 February 2019 (UTC)