c1500–c1700: Warfare and English society in the early modern period (Edexcel GCSE History): Flashcards
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When was the Battle of Naseby?
When was the Battle of Naseby?
1645
Parliamentary troop numbers at Naseby
Parliamentary troop numbers at Naseby
17,000
Royalist troop numbers at Naseby
Royalist troop numbers at Naseby
12,500
Parliamentary general at Naseby
Parliamentary general at Naseby
Thomas Fairfax
Decisive Parliamentary leader at Naseby
Decisive Parliamentary leader at Naseby
Oliver Cromwell
Key factors determining Naseby outcome
Key factors determining Naseby outcome
Quality of leadership and training
Prince Rupert's tactical mistake
Prince Rupert's tactical mistake
Lost control of cavalry, pursued baggage/plunder
Central area of Naseby battlefield
Central area of Naseby battlefield
Broad Moor
Fairfax's strategic positioning
Fairfax's strategic positioning
Forces behind ridge, concealed from enemy
NMA approach vs traditional forces
NMA approach vs traditional forces
Professional training vs amateur leadership
Battle of Naseby outcome for Royalists
Battle of Naseby outcome for Royalists
Crushing defeat
Example of NMA discipline at Naseby
Example of NMA discipline at Naseby
Cromwell's cavalry maintained control during charges
Significance of Naseby for Civil Wars
Significance of Naseby for Civil Wars
Turning point, showed Parliament could win decisively