Battle Of Naseby 1645 Flashcards
1
Q
What was the war about?
A
It was a civil war against the new model army (oliver cromwell) against the royalist army (charles 1)
2
Q
What were the weapons used?
A
Both used pistols and dragoons. Cannons were present and longbows used far less
3
Q
What was the composition of army like ?
A
Cromwell had his new model army (ironsides ) his trained calvary
Cromwell had a strng leadership
4
Q
What was the recruitment and training like ?
A
Men 16 to 60 were forced to serve in their local area
General musters occured which were inspections
The crestion of the model army- regular pay for soldiers
5
Q
What was the experience of civilians ?
A
Forced to shelter soldiers
Propaganda for war was very violent
Conscriptions were used
