Alexander Leslie Leven, 1stJanuary 1644
The Covenanter Army occupies Northumbria
Scotland · Warfare / Civil War. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.
The Covenanter Army occupies Northumbria
Decides to fight Montrose without waiting for Lanark
Returns to Scotland after a string of victories by Montroses invading Army
Leads an inexperienced Army into England
Joins Hamiltons expedition into England
Entertains Charles II at Dunnottar
Leslie commands much of the Scottish army as Charles II leads it south into England despite doubts about English Royalist support.
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