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Battle of Naseby Fact-Matching Game

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The Battle of Naseby (1645) was a pivotal moment in the English Civil War, where the Parliamentarian New Model Army decisively defeated the Royalist forces of King Charles I.

  • The New Model Army, under the command of Sir Thomas Fairfax and Oliver Cromwell, utilized innovative tactics such as the disciplined use of muskets and pikes.
  • King Charles I’s forces were led by Prince Rupert, known for his daring cavalry charges, which were ineffective against the well-drilled Parliamentarian infantry.
  • The defeat at Naseby marked the beginning of the end for the Royalist cause in the English Civil War, leading to the eventual capture and execution of King Charles I.

Game Details: a fact-matching game where you piece together important information fragments. Use spells for hints and extra time!

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  • The Battle of Naseby took place on June 14, 1645.
  • It was a decisive battle of the English Civil War.
  • The forces of the Parliamentarians (Roundheads) faced the Royalists (Cavaliers).
  • The Parliamentarian army was led by Sir Thomas Fairfax and Oliver Cromwell.
  • The Royalist army was commanded by King Charles I.
  • The battle took place near the village of Naseby in Northamptonshire, England.
  • The Parliamentarian army outnumbered the Royalists by around 2 to 1.
  • The Parliamentarians had approximately 14,000 soldiers while the Royalists had around 7,500.
  • The Royalists were initially positioned on a ridge, overlooking the battlefield.
  • The decisive moment of the battle came when Oliver Cromwell launched a successful cavalry charge against the Royalist infantry.
  • The Royalist forces were caught off-guard and suffered heavy losses.
  • King Charles I attempted to rally his troops but was forced to flee the battlefield.
  • The Parliamentarians emerged victorious, inflicting a major defeat on the Royalists.
  • The battle marked a turning point in the English Civil War, leading to the eventual defeat of the Royalist cause.
  • Many Royalist officers were captured, including the King's nephew, Prince Rupert.
  • The Parliamentarians captured a significant amount of Royalist artillery and supplies.
  • The Royalists lost over 1,000 soldiers, while the Parliamentarians suffered around 400 casualties.
  • The Battle of Naseby effectively ended the Royalist hope of victory in the English Civil War.
  • It led to the capture and eventual execution of King Charles I in 1649.
  • The battlefield at Naseby is now a protected historic site.

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