Cavalier Generals: King Charles I and His Commanders in the English Civil War, 1642-46Pen & Sword Military, 2004 - 227 Seiten Previous studies of the Royalist high command have concentrated largely upon a handful of notable individuals such as King Charles himself and Prince Rupert. In this ground-breaking study, John Barratt re-examines these key figures, but he also explores the careers and characters of some of the lesser-known, but equally able Royalist officers. These men played decisive roles in the war, but hitherto they have received little attention. Among the extraordinary soldiers the author covers are Lord Astley, Prince Maurice, Lord Hopton, Lord Goring, Sir Richard Grenvile, the Marquis of Newcastle, Lord Wilmot and the Marquis of Montrose. |
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... town defended by a small dry ditch ' . Certainly its defences , the usual earth mounts or forts with connecting breastworks , were fairly weak . The town itself was small , with thatched houses vulnerable to incendiary attack , though ...
... town defended by a small dry ditch ' . Certainly its defences , the usual earth mounts or forts with connecting breastworks , were fairly weak . The town itself was small , with thatched houses vulnerable to incendiary attack , though ...
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... town was alarmed.16 At about 2am , Fairfax's men surprised a Royalist outpost on the approaches to Wakefield , but two hours later , as they neared the town itself , discovered that the Royalists were partially alerted , and engaged a ...
... town was alarmed.16 At about 2am , Fairfax's men surprised a Royalist outpost on the approaches to Wakefield , but two hours later , as they neared the town itself , discovered that the Royalists were partially alerted , and engaged a ...
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... town , posing as a deserter . He then offered £ 3,000 to a Parliamentarian officer , Colonel Searle , if he would ... town . His first assault , on 5 October , was repulsed . Next day the Royalists managed to establish a foothold in the ...
... town , posing as a deserter . He then offered £ 3,000 to a Parliamentarian officer , Colonel Searle , if he would ... town . His first assault , on 5 October , was repulsed . Next day the Royalists managed to establish a foothold in the ...
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Chapter Two Charles I and Lord Forth | 7 |
Chapter Three Prince Rupert | 25 |
Chapter Four Jacob Lord Astley | 45 |
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