Worcester 1651 (Paperback)
Imprint: Pen & Sword Military
Pages: 168
Illustrations: 100 black and white images
ISBN: 9781844150809
Published: 30th June 2004
Last Released: 14th October 2021
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The Battle of Worcester on 3 September 1651 was the final decisive engagement of the English Civil Wars. In this fascinating guide, Malcolm Atkin sets out in a graphic and easily understood way the movements of the opposing armies of Cromwell and Charles II as they approached Worcester and gives a detailed and gripping account of the deadly combat that followed. He also describes of the fate of 10,000 Scottish prisoners and retraces the route of Charles II as he made his dramatic escape.
A well-written book covering all aspects of the subject, and readily recommended.
The Battlefields Trust
About Malcolm Atkin
Malcolm Atkin is head of the Historic Environment and Archaeology Service for Worcestershire, and he is one of the leading authorities on the English Civil Wars. His publications include Cromwell's Crowning Mercy: the Battle of Worcester and The Civil War in Evesham: A Storm of Fire and Leaden Hail.
The Battle of Worcester
3rd September 1651
The Battle of Worcester took place on 3 September 1651 at Worcester, England and was the final battle of the English Civil War. Oliver Cromwell and the Parliamentarians defeated the Royalist, predominantly Scottish, forces of King Charles II. The 16,000 Royalist forces were overwhelmed by the 28,000 strong "New Model Army" of Cromwell.
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