Battle Name : Marston Moor

Date(s) : 02 July 1644

Part of :The Civil Wars of the Three Kingdoms, The 1st English Civil War

Outcome : A victory for Parliamentarian Forces over Royalist Forces

Land battle : Sea battle : Air combat : Seige :

Summary : Following his audacious relief of York, Prince Rupert decided to offer the Parliamentarians battle, even though Newcastle urged caution and patience.

The largest battle of the Civil Wars, began with cavalry success for both sides, although the parliamentarian cavalry under Cromwell and Sir Thomas Fairfax counter attacked and crushed the Royalists. The foot in the centre were forced from the field, and although Newcastle's 'Whitecoats' stood firm, they were cut down. This King's Army of the North was basically destroyed and the City of York soon Fell. This was the beginning of the end for the Royalist cause.

Location : 6 miles west of the city of York, between Tockwith and Long Marston, North Yorkshire, England.

In modern day : England

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