The army was needed for the battle that was going to take place.
new model army
New Model Army was created in 1645.
New Model Army - band - was created in 1980.
The New Model Army
Vengeance - New Model Army album - was created in 1984-04.
No Rest for the Wicked - New Model Army album - was created in 1985.
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.
The name of his army was the New Model Army.
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Parliament needed to improve its New Model Army to enhance its effectiveness in the English Civil War against royalist forces. A well-trained and disciplined army was essential for maintaining control and demonstrating military strength, which was crucial for gaining support and legitimacy. Additionally, the New Model Army was intended to be a more organized and cohesive force compared to previous military efforts, allowing Parliament to better implement its strategic goals and adapt to changing battlefield conditions.
i am not sue but i think it was 'ironsides'
BBC Radio One Live in Concert - New Model Army album - was created in 1994.