Real Dictators
Oliver Cromwell Part 2: Civil War Across the Realms
Apr 23, 2024
Guest Prince Rupert, a dashing cavalry officer, joins King Charles in a daring mission against Cromwell. Cromwell's New Model Army proves unstoppable, leading to significant victories during the English Civil War. Religious and political divisions among English Puritans and strategic maneuvers play key roles in shaping the conflict.
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- Oliver Cromwell's rise from obscurity to military genius showcases the power of determination and adaptability.
- The English Civil War's devastating impact across realms underscores the brutal consequences of political conflicts.
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Edge Hill: Prelude to English Civil War
In the misty valley near Kianton, two armies, the royalists and the parliamentarians, face off on Edge Hill in England in 1642. Both sides, lacking experience, are unsure of how to initiate the battle, resorting to Swedish military strategy for guidance. After a cannon misfire ignites the conflict, the English Civil War commences, marking the start of brutal conflicts across the country.
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