565 years ago today, on December 30, 1460 (November 18, the 1460th lunar calendar), the Battle of Wakefield broke out in the British Wars of the Roses. The symbol of the York Dynasty and later Yorkshire was a white rose. On December 30, 1460, the Battle of Wakefield broke out in the British Wars of the Roses. An important battle in the English War of the Roses took place at Wakefield, West Yorkshire, on December 30, 1460. The two sides were the Lancaster army loyal to Henry VI and the army of Richard, Duke of York, who wanted the throne. The Lancaster Army may have 18000 men, while the York Army has only 9000 men at most. The Duke of York and his second son were killed in the battle. The York Army died between 700 and 2,500 people, while the Lancaster Army may only lose 200 people. The fallen Duke of York was put on a paper crown and hung over the City of York in ridicule. Although the Lancaster Army killed the enemy leader, the War of the Roses did not end. Edward, the eldest son of the Duke of York, inherited his father's footsteps and became the new leader of the York family. Comments: This battle was the most failed battle of the York Family in the Wars of the Roses. Later, under Edward's leadership, it led to a short victory.