Battle of curlew pass Flashcards
1
Q
What started the battle of curlew pass in 1599
A
may 1599 the irish attacked sir donugh OC
1
Q
When was the battle of curlew pass
A
1599
2
Q
Where did the irsh attack sir donnough OC
A
collooney castle
3
Q
Who was ordered to rescue sir donough
A
president of connaght
4
Q
How many men did the president of connaught have
A
1490 footmen 205 cavalry
5
Q
When did troops have to pass curlew pass
A
15th august 1599
6
Q
When were troops ambushed
A
15th august 1599
7
Q
How did the troop respond to the ambush
A
troops panicked and fleed , clifford was killed 1/3 army killed
8
Q
What were the english army suffering from
A
sickness
9
Q
What were the irsh army doing
A
desserting
10
Q
how did elizabeth respond
A
ordered essex to march to ulster
11
Q
What happened when essex marched to ulster
A
essex and tyrone truce unauthorised
