Charles I27 October 1644
Charles I escapes after the Second Battle of Newbury despite Parliamentarian attempts to trap his army.
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Charles I escapes after the Second Battle of Newbury despite Parliamentarian attempts to trap his army.
Cromwell fights at Second Newbury and later urges a stronger pursuit of the withdrawing Royalist army.
Cromwell criticises missed opportunities after the Parliamentarian attack fails to destroy the king's army.
Skippon's infantry helps recover artillery lost earlier in Cornwall during Parliament's attack at Second Newbury.
Waller shares command in the Parliamentarian attack at Second Newbury and later argues for stronger pursuit of the King.
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