2 July 1644
Battle of Marston Moor
Commands the Scottish horse on the side of the English Parliament. Acts as Cromwell's 2nd-in-command & marshalls the line of battle
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Browse historical events and people recorded at Marston Moor in Scotland. The records below are rendered directly from the World History Database into this page's initial HTML.
Commands the Scottish horse on the side of the English Parliament. Acts as Cromwell's 2nd-in-command & marshalls the line of battle
Command the largest contingent & takes over supreme command for Parliament
Commands regiments of Parliaments foot
Warned by Fairfax that Rupert is advancing, Leven then engages in battle
Leslie's Scottish cavalry supports Cromwell's wing and helps secure the Parliamentarian victory.
Arrives too late to support Prince Rupert at Marston Moor
Fights for the Royalists at Marston Moor
Serves as a Lieutenant General of foot in Lord Levens Army winning great distinction. Commands the bulk of the Scottish Foot
Sets up HQ by a clump of trees now known as Cromwell's Plump
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