Three connected and vital episodes of seventeenth century warfare
This substantial book of the English Civil War concerns three
pivotal engagements thoughtfully and thoroughly researched and
written by Walter Money. In the First Battle of Newbury in 1643
both sides were evenly matched. The Parliamentary forces were
commanded by Essex and the King himself commanded his own forces
accompanied by Rupert. It was fought to an appalling stalemate-each
side losing over 20% of its men in casualties. On balance the
Royalists fared worse losing Carnarvon, Sunderland and Falkland in
the fighting-the last by apparent suicide. The second battle was
fought the following year close by the site of the first in October
1644. After substantial success against Essex in Cornwall the King
now had to face Essex, Waller and Manchester the recent victor of
Marston Moor. The outcome was another marginal Parliamentarian
tactical victory without much strategic advantage. In October
Charles relieved Donnington Castle. The Siege of Donnington was a
remarkable feat of defence by any standard in any conflict. The
position was held by a Royalist garrison from 1643 to 1646 under
the leadership of John Boys against repeated attempts to take it by
Parliamentary forces. Upon its eventual surrender the defenders-in
recognition of outstanding gallantry-were permitted to march out
with drums beating and flying colours. A riveting account for all
those interested in the period.
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