Invasion of England
Leads an inexperienced Army into England
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1648 in Scotland
Explore 9 historical events and records for Scotland in 1648.
Historical records for Scotland in 1648
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July
Invasion of England
Joins Hamiltons expedition into England
August
Arrest of James Hamilton
Cromwell defeats the Scottish-Royalist invasion Army led by Hamilton
Battle of Preston
First day of the disastrous Battle of Preston
Battle of Preston
Hamilton commands the Scottish Engager army defeated by Cromwell during the Preston campaign.
Battle of Preston
The Scots are driven off by a charge of pikemen under Colonels Thomas Pride and Richard Dean. Surrenders at the Battle of Preston after making a final stand at Winwick. A victory by the troops of Oliver Cromwell over the Royalists and Scots commanded by the Duke of Hamilton, the Parliamentarian victory presaged the end of the Second English Civil War
Arrest of James Hamilton
Captured near Uttoxeter
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Lieutenant
Appointed Lieutenant General of foot in the Duke of Hamiltons Army
Lieutenant
Appointed Lieutenant General of foot in the Duke of Hamiltons Army
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