The Civil War That Tore England Apart | Yorks Vs Lancasters

The War of the Roses was a brutal and complex civil war that tore England apart for over three decades. Fought between the rival houses of Lancaster and York, this dynastic conflict shaped the future of the English monarchy and brought an end to the Plantagenet dynasty. This documentary explores the complete story of the War of the Roses—from its origins in the unstable reign of Henry VI to the decisive Battle of Bosworth Field and the rise of the Tudor dynasty under Henry VII. Meet the ambitious nobles, scheming queens, and ruthless kings who turned England into a battlefield in a fight for the crown. Unravel the political intrigue, shifting alliances, and bloody battles that defined one of the most dramatic chapters in English history. 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:00:47 - Part 1 – The Roots of Rivalry 00:10:46 - Part 2 – The Shadow of Madness 00:20:55 - Part 3 – The First Sparks of War 00:30:16 - Part 4 – Rebellion and Regency 00:40:15 - Part 5 – The Triumph of the White Rose 00:50:23 - Part 6 – The Rise of Edward IV 01:00:28 - Part 7 – The Age of Edward and Warwick 01:10:39 - Part 8 – The Kingmaker’s Revolt 01:20:22 - Part 9 – Edward’s Return and Revenge 01:30:14 - Part 10 – The Peace of the Yorkists 01:38:40 - Part 11 – Death of a King 01:47:26 - Part 12 – The Rise of Richard III 01:55:20 - Part 13 – The Return of the Red Rose 02:03:26 - Part 14 – The Battle of Bosworth 02:11:12 - Part 15 – Union of the Roses