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The New Model Army of England was formed in 1645 by the Parliamentarians in theEnglish Civil War, and disbanded in 1660 after the Restoration. It differed from other armies in the same conflict in that it was intended as an army liable for service anywhere in the country, rather than being tied to a single area or garrison. Itssoldiers became full-time professionals, rather thanpart-time militia. To establish a professional officer corps, the men were prohibited from having seats in either the Houses of Lords or Commons. This was to encourage their separation from the political or religious factions among the Parliamentarians.
The New Model Army was raised partly from among veteran soldiers who already had deeply-held Puritanreligious convictions, and partly from conscripts, who brought with them many commonly-held beliefs about religion or society. Its common soldiers held Dissentingor radical views unique among English armies. Although the Army's senior officers did not share many of their soldiers' political opinions, their independence from Parliament led to the Army's willingness to contribute to the overthrow of both the Crown and Parliament's authority, and to establish a short-lived "Commonwealth", which included a period of direct military rule. Ultimately, the Army's Generals (particularly Oliver Cromwell) could rely both on the Army's internal discipline and its religious zeal and innate support for the "Good Old Cause" to maintain an essentially dictatorial rule.
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What was cromwells army called?
new model army
When was New Model Army created?
New Model Army was created in 1645.
When was New Model Army - band - created?
New Model Army - band - was created in 1980.
What was the new round head army called?
The New Model Army
How long did it take to make the new model army?
it took all of the winter 1644-1645? to make the new model army. In Cromwell's time you did not fight in winter because there weren't sufficient resources/supplies like food. Cromwell decided to made the new model army after he had successfully created his squadron, the 'Ironsides'.
What opportunities did the New Model Army offer in the English civil war?
The New Model Army offered plenty of opportunities but mostly, it was not based on society, you did not have to be rich to become an officer, you just had to be strong and good at fighting
When was Vengeance - New Model Army album - created?
Vengeance - New Model Army album - was created in 1984-04.
When was No Rest for the Wicked - New Model Army album - created?
No Rest for the Wicked - New Model Army album - was created in 1985.
Which army was considered better in the English Civil War?
The Parliamentarians. Cromwell's New Model Army, with its discipline and good order, was the beginning of the British Army as we know it today.
What was the name of oliver cromwell's army?
The name of his army was the New Model Army.
What was the difference between parliaments old army and the new model army?
The New Model Army, organised by Oliver Cromwell, was a part of the Parliamentarian rebellion against the Royalists. The "old army", as you put it, did not answer to a Parliament - they were the Royalist army.
What did the new model army wear?
Red
