Battle of Worcester
Writes that the enemy in Worcester must fight or be trapped as Parliamentarian forces close around the city.
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August
Encirclement of Worcester
Cromwell tightens the Parliamentarian encirclement, leaving Charles II increasingly confined around Worcester and unable to continue toward London.
Mobilization
Arrives near Evesham south-east of Worcester with the army preparing to close on Charles II.
Mobilization
Joins forces with Cromwell, 15 miles south west of Worcester, a combined force of 28,000
Battle of Upton Bridge
Massey is badly wounded when Lambert's Parliamentarian horse and dragoons recapture Upton Bridge south of Worcester.
Capture of Upton Bridge
Captures Upton Bridge enabling Cromwell to advance on both banks of the Severn
Capture of Upton Bridge
Lambert leads horse and dragoons in a daring attack that recaptures the damaged Upton Bridge south of Worcester.
Wounding at Upton Bridge
Massey is badly wounded while Royalist troops contest Lambert's seizure of Upton Bridge.
Artillery Deployment
Cromwell positions Parliamentarian artillery on the heights around Red Hill and Perry Wood east of Worcester.
Bombardment of Worcester
Cromwell's artillery begins bombarding Worcester from positions around Perry Wood as the Parliamentarian siege lines tighten.
Crossing of the Severn
Fleetwood moves about eleven thousand Parliamentarian troops to the west bank of the Severn for the southern approach to Worcester.
Repair of Upton Bridge
Lambert's forces repair Upton Bridge after its recapture, restoring a vital Parliamentarian route toward Worcester.
Army Concentration at Warwick
Harrison joins Cromwell, Lambert and Fleetwood as Parliamentarian forces concentrate at Warwick for the pursuit toward Worcester.
Battle of Warrington
Manages to cross the Mersey at Warrington
Battle of Warrington
Joins up with Charles II from the Isle of Man, with a modest force of 250 foot
Battle of Worcester
Ordered by Cromwell to intercept the Earl of Derby on his march to Worcester
Battle of Worcester
Destroys most of the Bridges surrounding Worcester to defend it for the Royalists
Cavalry Pursuit
Lambert rides ahead with Parliamentarian cavalry to harass the Royalist advance and help block a direct march toward London.
Defence of Powick Bridge
Charles II assigns troops to defend Powick Bridge, one of the key approaches to Worcester across the River Teme.
Destruction of Upton Bridge
Royalist forces destroy Upton Bridge on Charles II's orders to delay Parliamentarian movement across the River Severn.
Fortification of Worcester
Charles II orders Worcester's defences strengthened as Parliamentarian armies gather around the city.
Invasion of England
Sent by Cromwell to harass the Scottish invasion Army headed by Charles II
Mobilization
Disbrowe brings a Parliamentarian contingent from south-west England to reinforce Cromwell's expanding army for the Worcester campaign.
Mobilization
Fleetwood mobilizes Parliamentarian troops and militia around London before marching to join the forces concentrating against Charles II.
Rebuilding of Fort Royal
Charles II's forces rebuild and enlarge Fort Royal to protect the London Road and Worcester's vulnerable south-eastern approaches.
Reinforcement March
Harrison marches south to combine his forces with Lambert, strengthening Parliament's effort to contain Charles II's invasion.
Royalist Recruitment
Stanley seeks recruits around Warrington, but his refusal to take the Covenant limits support from local Presbyterians.
Siege of London
Prepares the defences of London after Charles II leads an invasion force into England
Siege of Stirling
Ordered to take charge of operations against Stirling after Cromwell moves south.
Stirling Operations
Directs the siege operations that force Stirling to surrender.
September
Rejoins Charles II
Stanley reaches Worcester after surviving Wigan Lane and rejoins Charles II shortly before the decisive battle.
Advance on the Teme
Fleetwood advances along the west bank of the Severn toward the Teme crossings as the Parliamentarian attack begins.
Assault on Powick Bridge
Deane attacks Powick Bridge with Parliamentarian troops, fixing Scottish defenders while Fleetwood seeks another crossing of the Teme.
Battle of Worcester
Leads a force of 16,000 against Cromwell's force of 30,000. Charles is forced to go into hiding then escape from England. Attempts a "break out" from Worcester against Cromwell but is forced back
Battle of Worcester
Charles II leads the Royalist army defeated by Cromwell at Worcester before escaping into exile.
Battle of Worcester
Charles II leads the Royalist army, counterattacks east of the Severn and escapes after Cromwell's forces break into Worcester.
Battle of Worcester
Cromwell leads a Parliamentarian army of about thirty thousand against Charles II's smaller Royalist and Scottish force at Worcester.
Battle of Worcester
Leads about 28,000 Parliamentarian troops to victory over Charles II at Worcester.
Battle of Worcester
Leads a Parliamentary force up the River Severn prior to the Battle of Worcester
Battle of Worcester
Deane attacks Powick Bridge and finally forces a crossing after Scottish defenders begin retreating toward Worcester.
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