Episode 1 of 2
Cavalry Engagement
- When
- 14 June 1645
- Where
- Naseby battlefield
- Part of
- Battle of Naseby
Cromwell's cavalry clashed with Royalist horse, while dragoons fired into Rupert's flank from the Sulby Hedges.
Cromwell sent dragoons under John Okey into the Sulby Hedges to fire into Rupert's cavalry flank. The Royalist and Parliamentarian cavalry faced each other, with Cromwell's troops eventually moving to meet the Royalist charge after a half-hour standoff.
Sources
- Battle of Naseby Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-15
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