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Battle of Marston Moor Word Scramble Game

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The Battle of Marston Moor (1644) was a pivotal event in the English Civil War, ultimately leading to the Parliamentarian victory over the Royalist forces.

  • The battle took place on July 2, 1644, near the village of Long Marston in Yorkshire.
  • It was the largest battle of the English Civil War, with over 57,000 soldiers involved.
  • The Parliamentarian forces, led by Sir Thomas Fairfax and Oliver Cromwell, decisively defeated the Royalist army, led by Prince Rupert of the Rhine.

Game Details: a word scramble game where you unscramble key vocabulary terms. There is no time limit, but you have a limited number of moves. Use spells to get extra moves!

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Battle of Marston Moor
The Battle of Marston Moor was a key engagement in the English Civil War that took place on July 2, 1644.
Cavaliers
The Cavaliers were the Royalist supporters of King Charles I during the English Civil War.
Roundheads
The Roundheads were the Parliamentarian supporters of the English Parliament during the English Civil War.
Oliver Cromwell
Oliver Cromwell was a prominent Parliamentarian commander who played a significant role in the Battle of Marston Moor.
Prince Rupert
Prince Rupert was a Royalist commander who led the cavalry forces during the Battle of Marston Moor.
Parliamentarians
The Parliamentarians were the supporters of the English Parliament and opposed the rule of King Charles I.
Royalists
The Royalists were the supporters of King Charles I and fought against the Parliamentarians during the English Civil War.
Combined English and Scottish armies
The Battle of Marston Moor saw a combined force of English Parliamentarians and Scottish Covenanters fighting against the Royalists.
Covenanters
The Covenanters were Scottish Presbyterians who fought alongside the English Parliamentarians during the English Civil War.
Tactics
The Battle of Marston Moor saw the effective use of combined arms tactics by the Parliamentarian forces.
Infantry
Infantry units formed the backbone of both Parliamentarian and Royalist armies during the Battle of Marston Moor.
Cavalry
Cavalry units played a crucial role in the Battle of Marston Moor, with both sides employing them for charges and flanking maneuvers.
Artillery
Artillery pieces were used by both Parliamentarians and Royalists to provide long-range fire support during the Battle of Marston Moor.
Strategic importance
The Battle of Marston Moor was strategically important as it was a major victory for the Parliamentarians and shifted the balance of power in their favor.
Military leadership
The Battle of Marston Moor showcased the military leadership of key commanders such as Oliver Cromwell and Prince Rupert.

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