Council of War
Charles decides to send Goring south west while he & Rupert head nth
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Explore 157 historical events and records for England in 1645.
Historical records for England in 1645
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May
Mobilization
Advances toward Kenilworth before parliamentary orders redirect forces during the Oxford operations.
Mobilization
Joins Fairfax near Nuneham as Parliamentarian forces press operations around Oxford.
Mobilization
Arrives at Nuneham near Oxford & is joined by Cromwell
Mobilization
Serves with Fairfax near Oxford as Parliamentarian forces try to contain Charles I's army.
Siege of Oxford
Siege of Oxford by Fairfax and the New Model Army
Siege of Leicester
Rupert captures and ransacks Leicester in an attempt to draw Fairfax away from Oxford
Siege of Oxford
Rupert captures and ransacks Leicester in an attempt to draw Fairfax away from Oxford
Battle of Preston
Wins victory over the Scots under Hamilton. The 1st Battle over which Cromwell has independent command
Battle of Worcester
Royalist victory, diverts Fairfax from Oxford, Charles then proceeds safely to Oxford
Mobilization
Arrives in Cambridge to gather horse and reinforce the Eastern Association before rejoining the main campaign.
Defence of Taunton
Blake maintains the Parliamentarian defence of Taunton despite blockade, bombardment and repeated Royalist pressure.
Siege of Leicester
Charles I sacks Leicester, followed by his defeat at Naseby. Charels I captures Leicester waiting for Goring & Gerard to join forces with him
June
Capture of Leicester
With the help of Prince Rupert captures & sacks Leicester
Capture of Leicester
After Royalists take Leicester Fairfax is ordered nth
Siege of Oxford
Marches to Newport Pagnell on his way to besiege Oxford
Mobilization
Charles reaches Daventry where he learns that Oxford is no longer under siege
Mobilization
Fairfax arrives at Newport Pagnell where is joined by Vermuyden & his 2,500 horse
Commander of New Model Army
The Commons approves Cromwell's appointment as 2nd in Command of the New Model Army
Commander of New Model Army
The Commons approves Cromwell's appointment as 2nd in Command of the New Model Army
Lieutenant
The Commons approves Cromwell's appointment as Lieutenant General of the Horse
Mobilization
Cromwell moves toward Fairfax before the Naseby campaign as Parliament concentrates forces against Charles I.
Battle of Borough Hill
Initial contact between Fairfax and the King's army at Borough Hill
Mobilization
Cromwell joins forces with Fairfax & Parliament has an Army of more than 13,000 men
Mobilization
Cromwell joins forces with Fairfax & Parliament has an Army of more than 13,000 men
Mobilization
Fairfax arrives 12 miles from where Charles is at Daventry to the latters surprise
Battle of Naseby
Stands on high ground on East Farndon over Great Oxendon, 2 miles south of Harborough
Capture of Gainsborough
Leads his main force into Gainsborough while his main scouts enter Naseby
Mobilization
Charles avoids Battle by marching from Borough Hill to Belvoit Castle
Mobilization
Leads a cavalry at the Battle of Naseby against the Royalists
Battle of Naseby
Commands a brigade of the Royalist Army
Battle of Naseby
Commands the infantry of the Royalist Army
Battle of Naseby
Commands a brigade of the Royalist Army
Battle of Naseby
The 1st Civil War lingers for another year until capitulation at Oxford 1 year later. Decisive victory for Parliamentary forces
Battle of Naseby
Parliamentary victory, Charles has 7,500 men & Parliamentary forces number 13,500. Contributes to Charles downfall & the ascendancy of Cromwell & the independents
Battle of Naseby
Commands Parliamentarian cavalry on the right and helps Fairfax defeat the king's main field army.
Battle of Naseby
Fairfax directs the New Model Army at Naseby and wins the decisive victory over Charles I's main field army.
Battle of Naseby
With Cromwell's help defeats Charles force of 7,500. Leaves Guilsborough in the early hours & by sunrise the Army is ready on Naseby Bridge. A decisive victory over the royalists
Battle of Naseby
Fairfax commands the New Model Army in the decisive defeat of Charles I at Naseby.
Battle of Naseby
Commands a Royalist Army, Charles I is defeated
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