Battle of Worcester

Article abstract: Type of action: Ground battle in the English Civil War of 1642-1651. Result: Royalists lose ability to continue fight against Cromwell.

Eager to regain his throne, Charles II sought the aid of his Scottish subjects, unaware that they intended to betray him as they had his father, Charles I. Early in August, 1651, Charles II invaded England, but the Royalists whom he hoped would join his army deferred their involvement lest they incur further restrictions from the government in London. His route southward blocked by a formidable force under...

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