Battle of Marston Moor
At a glance:
- Series: Chronology of European History
- Categories: Government and Politics, Military History
- Subcategories: Kings, Queens, Kingdoms, Monarchy, Wars, Battles, Civil Wars, Coups, Parliament, House of Commons, House of Lords
- Curriculum: British History, Renaissance History, 17th Century European History
- Geographical Location: England
- Date: July 2, 1644
Article abstract: The Battle of Marston Moor marks a decisive defeat of Royalist forces by Cromwell’s Parliamentary forces, leading to the loss of York and Cromwell’s eventual victory in the English Civil War.
Summary of Event
When Charles I decided to appeal to arms after his frustrating struggle with Parliament during the year 1642, he called upon all loyal Englishmen to assist him in asserting his rights and regaining control of the government. He believed that the members of Parliament had pushed him too far when they proposed that he should...
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