c1500-c1700 - The Battle Of Naseby 1645 Flashcards
1
Q
Why was the battle a turning point in english civil wars?
A
The NMA benefitted from the decisive and inspirational leadership
2
Q
Who was the battle of Naseby between?
A
the Parliamentary New Model Army under Oliver Cromwell/Sir Thomas Fairfax and the royalists under Prince Rupert of the Palatinate.
3
Q
What was the position and role of the royalist cavalry?
A
- located on the west flank
- drove off the parlimentarians and attacked artillery train
4
Q
What was the role and purpose of parlimentary cavalry?
A
- beat back the royalists but kept discipline to engage infantry flank and tip the balance
5
Q
How many Parlimentarian troops were there?
A
17 000
6
Q
How many royalist troops were there?
A
12 500
7
Q
What were the advantages of the Parlimentarians choice and use of battleground?
A
- the centre was a large, open land, ideal for cavalry
- fairfax’s western flank was protected by hedgerow, and his eastern flank by ground that was hard to cross
- he kept his men behind a ridge, out of sight of enemy, to help morale
- their high position gave a tactical advantage as Rupert was unwilling to engage in musket and artillery fire head on
8
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What were the roles and tactics of the NMA?
A
- NMA advanced over the ridge to engage royalists as they climb the slope
- NMA infantry hold the centre
- NMA cavalry drive off their foes, but cromwell keeps them under control
- cromwell’s cavalry attack the flanks and rear of royalist infantry, whilst fairfax counterattacks at the centre
- the cavalry pursue the remaining royalists, destroying them
9
Q
What were the positives of Fairfax?
A
Was an inspirational general who fought alongside his men
