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English Civil War

Montrose crossing of the Monadhliath 1645

1645
Inverness-shire, Scotland
Also known as: Monadhliath winter march 1645
Era
English Civil War
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Inverness-shire, Scotland
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Forces
Not recorded in historical accounts
Forces
Covenanters c.2,000–2,500 cavalry.
VS
Victor
Montrose
Forces
Montrose c.1,500–2,000
Outcome
Montrose army crossed Monadhliath mountains in winter to raid Covenanting Speyside territories
The Battle

History & Significance

Highland winter mobility gave Montrose tactical surprise impossible for Lowland Covenanting armies

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