Battle Of Naseby

Question 1

Date

Answer 1

1645

Question 2

Choice of battleground

Answer 2

Wide open expanse which was good for cavalry
Both flanks were naturally protected
He kept his men behined a ridge so that they were not panicking as the enemy approached
Their high position gave them an advantage against artillery fire

Question 3

Fairfax

Answer 3

Was an inspirational leader who fought with his men and led the cavalry counter attack

Question 4

Cromwell

Answer 4

Responsible for the training and discipline of the new model army

Question 5

Role of tactics and training

Answer 5

Prince ruperts cavalry waste their advantage and go off to raid despite beating the NMA back

NMA hold the centre

Cromwell keeps men in control

Fairfax charges his cavalry forward driving the royalists away

Question 6

King charles and prince rupert

Answer 6

Underestimated the NMA and believed they could win despite being outnumbered

Wanted a faster victory and did not wait for reinforcements

Prince rupert did not have any control over his cavalry