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Warfare and British Society, c1250–present

Case study: the Battle of Naseby, 1645

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Overview

The armies of 1645, Fairfax and Cromwell, Cromwell's re-formed cavalry and why it mattered, Rupert's pursuit and looting, the fate of the Royalist foot, the captured letters and why Naseby decided the war.

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Who and when

Who was in overall command of the New Model Army at Naseby?

Key term

How did the two armies compare in size at Naseby?

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What happened to the Royalist foot soldiers at Naseby?

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  1. 1

    In which year was the Battle of Naseby fought, and between whom?

    Model answer

    In 1645, between the Royalist army of Charles I and the New Model Army of Parliament.

  2. 2

    Who was in overall command of the New Model Army at Naseby?

    Model answer

    Sir Thomas Fairfax, with Oliver Cromwell commanding the cavalry.

  3. 3

    What did Cromwell do with his cavalry at Naseby?

    Model answer

    He drove off the Royalist horse facing him and then halted and re-formed his men instead of chasing them from the field.

  4. 4

    Why was Cromwell's decision to re-form his cavalry so important?

    Model answer

    It let him bring his horsemen back to attack the Royalist foot soldiers in the flank while they were still fighting.

  5. 5

    What mistake did Prince Rupert's cavalry make at Naseby?

    Model answer

    After breaking the enemy wing they galloped off in pursuit and stopped to loot the baggage train, taking no further part in the battle.

  6. 6

    How did the two armies compare in size at Naseby?

    Model answer

    Parliament's army was considerably the larger, and the Royalists chose to fight anyway.

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