Battle of Marston Moor
At a glance:
- Series: Magill’s Guide to Military History
- Categories: Military History
- Subcategories: Kings, Queens, Kingdoms, Monarchy, Wars, Battles, Civil Wars, Coups
- Curriculum: British History, 17th Century European History
- Geographical Location: England, United Kingdom
- Date: July 2, 1644
Article abstract: Type of action: Ground battle in the English Civil War of 1642-1651. Result: Royalist defeat leads to capitulation of York.
On June 14, 1644, King Charles I ordered Prince Rupert to relieve the besieged city of York. Rupert raised the siege on July 1 and forced Parliamentary forces to retreat southward, where his attacks on their rear guard forced them to give battle. On July 2, Royalist forces assumed an advantageous defensive position to the north of the Tockwith-Long Marston Road. A ditch blocked the Parliamentary advance, but after three...
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