Episode 1 of 3
Council of War
- When
- 3 September 1645
- Where
- Bristol
- Part of
- Surrender of Bristol
Prince Rupert convened a council of war to evaluate the defensive prospects of Bristol.
On 3 September 1645, Prince Rupert gathered his officers for a council of war. This meeting occurred after the Parliamentarian victory at Naseby and before the formal surrender, reflecting the deteriorating strategic situation for the Royalists.
Sources
- Siege of Bristol (1645) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
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