ENGLISH CIVIL WAR

BACKGROUND AND HISTORY

• The war dates back to August 1642 - September 3, 1651
• It was located in the kingdom of England
• The war was against the Parlimentarians, and the Royalists
• The war resulted in the execution of King Charles I
• Also established the republican common wealth under Oliver Cromwell

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MILITARY LEADERS

• For the Royalists, their leaders were King Charles I, and Prince Rupert of the Rhine
• King Charles was born Nov. 19, 1600 and died Jan 30, 1649
• He ruled over England and Ireland from March 27, 1625 to his death
• His successor was Charles II
• For the Parliememts, Robert Devereux, the 3rd Earl of Essex, was born Jan 11, 1591

MILITARY LEADERS CONT.

• Earl of Essex died Sep 14, 1646
• Oliver Cromwell was an english military and political leader
• Later promoted to Lord Protector of the common wealth

BATTLE STRATEGY

• Cromwell, was able to drive off opposing cavalry
• Then turned upon the flank of the Royalists infantry
• Both, the parlements and the Royalists used similar strategies
• They lined up, had muskets, and in the middle they had an infantry
• Both had similar weapons, horses and tactics