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The Battle of Edgehill was the first major clash of the English Civil War. In 1642 both Royalists and Parliamentarians expected that one great contest of arms would see the crushing of their enemies. When their field armies blundered into contact on the evening of 22nd October 1642, Prince Rupert urged King Charles to array his army on the great ridge of Edgehill and give battle. The next day, amidst abject cowardice and absolute courage, the tide of battle swept Rupert's cavalry to triumph, but saw victory snatched away as the Royalist infantry was hurled back by the defiant Parliamentarians. This book relates how the chance for decisive victory was lost and the bloody civil war raged on.
Written by Keith Roberts and John Tincey, acknowledged experts in this field, Edgehill 1642 is part of Osprey's Campaign series and includes more than 90 illustrations in colour and black and white. Four specially commissioned, full colour double page spreads by Graham Turner illustrate important moments in this famous campaign.
Soft-back book, size 184mm x 248mm, 96 pages.
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