BattlefieldsBattle of Dundee 1645
English Civil War

Battle of Dundee 1645

1645
Angus, Scotland
Also known as: Montrose sacks Dundee 1645
Era
English Civil War
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Angus, Scotland
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Covenanters
Forces
c. 800–1,200 Covenanting forces.
VS
Victor
Royalists (Montrose)
Forces
c. 1,500–2,500 Royalist (Montrose)
Outcome
Montrose seized and briefly plundered Dundee before making a desperate retreat
The Battle

History & Significance

After Auldearn and Alford Montrose attacked Dundee in September 1645; his men plundered the town while a Covenanting army approached; Montrose led a famous fighting retreat through the streets and escaped; the episode showed both the strengths and limitations of his raiding strategy.

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