Osprey Campaign 185 : Naseby 1645 : The Fatal Defeat of the Royalist Army

In 1645 the fate of the British monarchy hung in the balance as the Royalist Army under King Charles I fought the Parliamentarian Army for control of the country. Martin Marix Evans gives a vivid account of the pivotal battle of Naseby. He introduces the origins of the campaign and explores the strengths and weaknesses of the opposing armies, including the famous New Model Army. Dramatic and fast-paced first-hand accounts tell how the fighting unfolded on that fateful day. The author uses his unparalleled knowledge of the terrain, as well as archaeological evidence, to piece together a remarkable blow-by-blow account of the battle that lost the King his throne. Text by Martin Marix Evans with illustrations by Graham Turner.

Contents

• Introduction
• The Origins of the Campaign
• Opposing Commanders
• Opposing Armies
• Opposing Plans
• The Campaigns
• The Battle of Naseby
• Aftermath
• Battlefield Today
• Index