Monmouth marched his army to the outskirts of Bristol on 25-26 June 1685, hoping to seize England's second city and give his rebellion an urban base and port. The arrival of the Duke of Beaufort with militia and the presence of regular troops caused Monmouth to abandon the attempt and retreat south without attacking, a crucial lost opportunity.
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