Marston Moor, Battle of
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Battle of Marston Moor by James Ward. At this major battle of the English Civil War, fought near York on 2 July 1644, the Royalists were defeated by the Parliamentarians, led by Oliver Cromwell. (Cromwell Museum, England).
Battle fought in the English Civil War on 2 July 1644 on Marston Moor, 11 km/7 mi west of York. The Royalists were conclusively defeated by the Parliamentarians and Scots.
The Royalist forces were commanded by Prince Rupert and William Cavendish (later Duke of Newcastle); their opponents by Oliver Cromwell and Lord Leven. Lord Fairfax, on the right of the Parliamentarians, was routed, but Cromwell's cavalry charges were decisive.
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