The Battle of Naseby, 1645 (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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In which year was the Battle of Naseby fought?
In which year was the Battle of Naseby fought?
1645
How many troops did Parliamentary forces field at Naseby?
How many troops did Parliamentary forces field at Naseby?
17,000 troops
What ultimately determined the outcome at Naseby?
What ultimately determined the outcome at Naseby?
Quality of leadership and training
What did Cromwell believe the NMA possessed?
What did Cromwell believe the NMA possessed?
The finest soldiers & most skilled cavalry
What critical error did Prince Rupert make during the battle?
What critical error did Prince Rupert make during the battle?
Lost control of his cavalry
What was the name of the central open area at Naseby?
What was the name of the central open area at Naseby?
Broad Moor
Where did Fairfax position his main force?
Where did Fairfax position his main force?
Behind a ridge
What happened in Phase 2 of the battle?
What happened in Phase 2 of the battle?
Rupert's cavalry lost discipline
What did Cromwell's cavalry do in Phase 5?
What did Cromwell's cavalry do in Phase 5?
Attacked rear of Royalist infantry
What did traditional armies of the period rely on?
What did traditional armies of the period rely on?
Amateur leadership & poorly trained troops
What did Prince Rupert's cavalry pursue instead of maintaining military focus?
What did Prince Rupert's cavalry pursue instead of maintaining military focus?
The baggage train
What did the victory establish for the NMA?
What did the victory establish for the NMA?
Reputation as formidable fighting force