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Battle of Naseby
The Battle of Naseby in Northamptonshire on 14 June 1645 was one of the most important battles of the English Civil Wars (1642-1651). The Royalists, led in person by King Charles, were soundly defeated by the Parliamentarians' numerically...
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Battle of Naseby Monument
A monument commemorating the Battle of Naseby (14 June 1645) in Northamptonshire during the English Civil Wars (1642-51). The battle was won by the Parliamentarians.
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Charles I Before the Battle of Naseby
A 19th-century painting showing Charles I of England (r. 1625-1649) and Prince Rupert before the Battle of Naseby with Parliamentary forces during the English Civil Wars. The battle took place on 14 June 1645 and was lost by the Royalists.
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Troop Dispositions, Battle of Naseby
An illustration derived from a 17th-century engraving by Robert Streeter of the troop dispositions at the Battle of Naseby (14 June 1645) during the English Civil Wars (1642-51).
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The Battle of Naseby 1645
An examination of the events of the Battle of Naseby 1645 during the English Civil Wars (1642-51).
This project was created with Explain Everything™ Interactive Whiteboard for iPad.
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