The Second Battle of St Albans took place on February 17, 1461, during the Wars of the Roses, a series of civil wars in England. This battle was fought between the forces of the Lancastrians, loyal to King Henry VI, and the Yorkists, led by Richard Neville, the Earl of Warwick. The Lancastrians achieved a surprising victory, regaining control of St Albans. The battle was significant as it demonstrated the ongoing struggle for power between the two factions. Following the battle, the Lancastrians captured the Yorkist leader, but the victory was short-lived, as the Yorkists regrouped and continued their fight for the throne.