Real Dictators Oliver Cromwell Part 2: Civil War Across the Realms
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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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Accidental Start to War
- The English Civil War's first major battle began with a misfire.
- Oliver Cromwell, a future leader, arrived late to this chaotic start.
Civil War's Impact
- The English Civil War, part of the Wars of the Three Kingdoms, was devastating.
- It resulted in proportionally more deaths than World Wars I and II combined.
Not About Abolishing Monarchy
- The English Civil War wasn't about abolishing the monarchy.
- Both sides desired a monarchy, but disagreed on its power and religious arrangements.