Parliament's greatest failure of coordination. Three armies — Manchester, Waller, and Cromwell — attacked Charles from different directions but failed to coordinate. Charles escaped overnight. The scandal over Manchester's handling of the battle led directly to the creation of the New Model Army and the Self-Denying Ordinance.
c.500 killed on each side
This battlefield is listed on the Register of Historic Battlefields — a national designation identifying Britain's most significant battle sites for protection and further research.
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