William Dugdale witnessed this battle, and his studies spurred the growth of English historiography.
William Dugdale witnessed this battle, and his studies spurred the growth of English historiography. Edmund Verney was hacked apart defending his standard at this battle, which occurred after one commander failed to rally enough infantry to secure victory at Powick Bridge. Both sides periodically disappeared to loot each other's baggage trains. The failure of one side's commander, the Earl of Essex, would later cause him to be passed over in favor of Alexander Leslie and Thomas Fairfax after his removal in the Self-Denying Ordinance. Oxford was established as a capital after this battle, which witnessed successful, but very long cavalry charges by Prince Rupert to deplete the Royalists of necessary reserves. The inconclusive result of this 1642 battle forced both sides to commit to a prolonged conflict. FTP, name this first major pitched battle of the English Civil War.
William Dugdale witnessed this battle, and his studies spurred the growth of English historiography.
Battle of Edgehill