Marston Moor was fought in 1644, Prince Rupert died in England in 1682
it was an army of parliamentary and scottish troops who wonthe battle
The Battle of Marston Moor was fought between the combined forces of the Scottish Covenanters and the English Parliamentarians against the Royalists on the 2nd. July 1644. The Royalists were defeated
they won because Oliver Cromwell's iron sides fought off the kings cavalry, enabling them to gallop to the rescue of the infantry. What is written above is perfectly true! But Parliament had double the men the King had. Parliament having 13,600 whilst the King had some 7500 horse and foot! The total numbers involved are oftimes disputed! What isn't is that Parliament had a two to one majority ! Also Cromwell had the new model army being well paid so more reliable, had much more trainig than the old one, their weapons and armour was of better quality and they were much more disciplined.
they had pikes which were just literally a wooden shaft with a steel point on the end, they were cheap, easy to use and very effective so quite a lot like a spear.
The war was from 1642-51 where the royalists and parlimentarians went to war. They had argued over many things and the last straw was when the Parlimentarians made 14 demands they wanted King Charles to agree. There were many battles and some of the main ones were: Edgehill, Marston Moor, the two battles of Newbury and Naseby. The Parliamentarians won the war thanks to their New Model Army, run by General Fairfax and Oliver Cromwell.
Since Prince Rupert was a nephew of King Charles he would be on the royalist side.
the battle of marston moor was just outside york, in the north of England
Battle of Marston Moor happened on 1644-07-02.
In the Battle of Marston Moor, fought on July 2, 1644, the Parliamentarian forces were led by Sir Thomas Fairfax and Oliver Cromwell. The Royalist side was commanded by Prince Rupert of the Rhine and the Marquess of Newcastle. This pivotal battle during the English Civil War resulted in a significant defeat for the Royalists, marking a turning point in the conflict.
At the Battle of Marston Moor in July 1644, Prince Rupert of the Rhine surprised his opponents by launching a sudden cavalry charge that aimed to exploit a perceived weakness in the Parliamentary forces' lines. His swift and aggressive tactics initially caught the enemy off guard, creating chaos among their ranks. However, despite his initial success, the overall strategy of the Royalist forces faltered, leading to a decisive defeat for Rupert and his troops. This battle marked a significant turning point in the English Civil War, strengthening the Parliamentarian cause.
There were remarkably few major battles in the English Civil War, They were as follows: Edgehill, Adwalton Moor, Roundaway Down, First Battle of Newbury, and Marston Moor.
Prince Rupert had been sent by the King to end the siege of York. York was the most important royalist city in the North and was surrounded by a Parliamentarian army commanded by the Earls of Leven and Manchester. Prince Rupert had orders from the King to free York and then march South to join him in Oxford.
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The Battle of Marston Moor, fought on July 2, 1644, was a critical confrontation in the English Civil War between the Parliamentarians and Royalists. It occurred primarily due to the Parliamentarians' efforts to gain control over northern England and to counter the Royalist forces led by Prince Rupert of the Rhine. The battle was influenced by strategic goals, including the Parliamentarians' desire to secure Yorkshire and disrupt Royalist supply lines. Ultimately, the Parliamentarian victory at Marston Moor significantly weakened the Royalist position in the north.
it was on 2 July 1644
Mainly swords and spears were used.
the war took about 4 years