This group was initially derided as the "Noddle", and it competed at its inception with Sydenham Poyntz's Northern Association and Lord Leven's Scottish Covenanters. It made use of intelligence officer Leonard Watson, and one remnant of this group was called the Coldstream Guards. Philip Skippon served in a leadership role in this organization, and attempts to disband this group led to the lobbying of the Agitators, who formed an important part of the Putney Debates. Nicknamed the "Ironsides" by Prince Rupert, it was proposed after a disaster at Cropedy Bridge and came into existence after the
This group was initially derided as the "Noddle", and it competed at its inception with Sydenham Poyntz's Northern Association and Lord Leven's Scottish Covenanters. It made use of intelligence officer Leonard Watson, and one remnant of this group was called the Coldstream Guards. Philip Skippon served in a leadership role in this organization, and attempts to disband this group led to the lobbying of the Agitators, who formed an important part of the Putney Debates. Nicknamed the "Ironsides" by Prince Rupert, it was proposed after a disaster at Cropedy Bridge and came into existence after the passing of the Self-Denying Ordinance. Responsible for atrocities at Wexford and Drogheda (draw-heh-da), its only defeat came at the Battle of Clonmel. First used at the Battle of Naseby, For 10 points, name this Roundhead force commanded by Thomas Fairfax and Oliver Cromwell in the English Civil War.
This group was initially derided as the "Noddle", and it competed at its inception with Sydenham Poyntz's Northern Association and Lord Leven's Scottish Covenanters.
The {New Model Army}