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9 Key Battles of the English Civil Wars

There were over 600 battles and sieges in the English Civil Wars (1642-51) between Parliament and the English monarchy. In this collection of resources, we examine nine of the most important military struggles that progressed the war, diverted it into Scotland, and brought the downfall of first King Charles I of England (r. 1625-1649) and then his son Charles II. Thanks to superior resources and the professional New Model Army, the Parliamentarians ('Roundheads') eventually won the bitter war against the Royalists ('Cavaliers'). The monarchy was abolished and a republic was established with Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658) at its head, the Lord Protector.

Oliver Cromwell

Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658) was an accomplished cavalry commander, then head of Parliament's New Model Army, and finally Lord Protector of England, Scotland, and Ireland. The latter title was awarded to Cromwell for life after the bloody conclusion of the English Civil Wars (1642-1651) and the execution of King Charles I of England (r. 1625-1649).

New Model Army

The New Model Army was created in February 1645 by the Parliamentarians during the English Civil War (1642-1651) that turned England from a monarchy to a republic. It was a professional army in terms of its personnel, training, and leadership and was formed after heavy defeats to the Royalists earlier in the war.

Oliver Cromwell

Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658) était un commandant de cavalerie accompli, puis le chef de la New Model Army du Parlement, et enfin Lord Protecteur d'Angleterre, d'Écosse et d'Irlande. Ce dernier titre lui fut attribué à vie après la conclusion sanglante des guerres civiles anglaises (1642-1651) et l'exécution du roi Charles Ier d'Angleterre (r. de 1625 à 1649).