The English Civil War

By jterry
  • Throughout year citizens forced to side: king or Parliament

  • The war is started by Charles against Parliament

    On a hill outside of Nottingham, Charles calls the Parliamentary forces traitors and the war is started. Conflict is between Cavaliers (Royalists) and Roundheads (Parliamentary supporters.)
  • Cavalier victory at Cropredy Bridge

  • Significant Roundhead Victory at Marston Moore

  • New Model Army formed by Oliver Cromwell

  • Charles flees to Scottland

  • Charles I is put on trial and beheaded