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Naseby, 1645 (during English Civil war) (Events (Positions (they were on…
Naseby, 1645 (during English Civil war)
Composition
Royalists
King Charles I, smaller army 9000
Parliamentarians
Oliver Cromwell, newly formed model army, cavalry well trained and experienced, larger army 14000
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Events
Positions
they were on opposing grass ridges with a slight dip in the middle. Oliver Cromwell had chosen slightly higher land with flanks protected by hedges
Artillery Salvo
royalists advanced so parliamentarians fired cannons but over shot them. Royalist cannons never used as they weren't in position
Royalist cavalry charge
Led by Prince Rupert they stormed up the slope with pistols and swords and chased off parliamentarian cavalry
Infantry advance
musketeers on both sides fired volleys of shots, royalists used the 'push of pike' with Swedish salvo formation and managed to push parliamentarians back
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