Ironsides was a popular nickname. Possibly for their armor or disicipline They were opposed by the Royalist Cavaliers. (Who were not known for their discipline)
The Ironsides were the Parliamentarian cavalry during the English Civil War. Cavalry: mounted soldiers who fight on horseback, usually with sabres or lances Parliamentarian: the forces opposing King Charles I and his royalist forces.
Jeb Stuart
Because the cavalry was the most important part of and army
The age old effectiveness of the cavalry charge was negated by the terrain, fortifications and repeating rifles introduced in the US Civil War. The use of cavalry, however, was important for skirmishes, cutting supply lines and was used for scouting purposes.
Prince Rupert of the Rhine fought on the side of the Royalists during the English Civil War. He was a prominent commander for King Charles I, leading cavalry forces and participating in several key battles. His military prowess earned him a reputation, although the Royalists ultimately faced defeat.
towheads won the English Civil War as they had Oliver Cromwell on their side. Oliver Cromwell was a good cavalry commander so being on the parliaments side would give them a lot of power and strength
The Ironsides were the Parliamentarian cavalry during the English Civil War. Cavalry: mounted soldiers who fight on horseback, usually with sabres or lances Parliamentarian: the forces opposing King Charles I and his royalist forces.
Anne J. Bailey has written: 'A photographic history of Georgia in the Civil War' -- subject(s): Georgia Civil War, 1861-1865, History, Pictorial works, United States Civil War, 1861-1865 'Texans in the Confederate cavalry' -- subject(s): Cavalry operations, Confederate States of America, Confederate States of America. Army. Cavalry, Confederate States of America. Army. Texas Cavalry, History, Texas Civil War, 1861-1865, United States Civil War, 1861-1865 'The Chessboard of War'
I think cavalier is derived from the French 'chevalier', Horseman. The Royalist cavalry, at least in the early years of the war, were supierior to the Parliamentary force.
Jeb Stuart
The cavalry bugle purported to be from the US Civil War was fake.
Civil War Journal - 1993 Terrible Swift Sword The Union Cavalry was released on: USA: 28 September 1994
No English King was executed after the English Civil War. The execution of King Charles I occurred during the Civil War.
No - the English had nothing to do with the American Civil War.
Because the cavalry was the most important part of and army
The age old effectiveness of the cavalry charge was negated by the terrain, fortifications and repeating rifles introduced in the US Civil War. The use of cavalry, however, was important for skirmishes, cutting supply lines and was used for scouting purposes.
Third English Civil War happened in 1649.