BattlefieldsBattle of Newbury 1643
English Civil War

Battle of Newbury 1643

1643
Berkshire, England
Era
English Civil War
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Berkshire, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Forces
Not recorded in historical accounts
Forces
the Royalist army under Charles I
VS
Victor
Not recorded in historical accounts
Forces
Parliamentary army under Essex
Outcome
Essex forced his way through despite heavy fighting. Charles I failed to prevent the Parliamentary army from reaching London. Significant casualties on both sides.
The Battle

History & Significance

The first Battle of Newbury was a hard-fought engagement in which Essex Parliamentary army fought its way past the Royalist army blocking its return to London. The battle was inconclusive but Essex achieved his operational objective.

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