The Battle of Barnet was fought on April 14, 1471, during the Wars of the Roses, a series of civil wars in England. This battle was a significant conflict between the forces of the Yorkists, led by King Edward IV, and the Lancastrians, commanded by Richard Neville, the Earl of Warwick. The Yorkists aimed to solidify their control over the English throne. The battle took place near Barnet, a town in Hertfordshire. It ended in a decisive victory for the Yorkists, leading to the death of Warwick, a key figure in the Lancastrian cause. This victory helped Edward IV regain the throne and marked a turning point in the conflict.