Battle of Edgehill 1642 - English Civil War Begins - DOCUMENTARY

Kings and Generals historical animated documentary series on the history of the Early Modern Era and the English civil war continues with a video on the battle of Edgehill fought in 1642. Previously we discussed the reasons why the Civil War happened. In this episode we will see how the Parliamentarian and Royalist forces started to form up and how it led to the first battles of the war. In this series we will cover the main battles of the civil war between the Royalists and the Parliamentarians, including Edgehill, Newsbury, Marstoon Moor, Naseby, Preston, Drogheda, Dunbar and others

Music courtesy of EpidemicSound

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[randomguy-tgok]

The "Royalist Cavalry wins and then leaves the field" is going to become something of a running theme, by the way.

[brainflash]

I'm sure that after Edgehill, Prince Rupert will realize he should remain on the field of battle until the engagement is decided. I look forward to seeing him turn the flanks of the Parliamentary forces in the next battle, and bring the English Civil War to a quick and decisive end with minimal bloodshed.

[coryhall]

Edgehill was the baptism of fire for a then approximately 22 year old William Hiseland, who would serve in the English and later British armies for an unprecedented 70 plus years, only dying in 1732 at the claimed age of 111. Hiseland is known to have fought at the Battle of Malplaquet in 1709 at the age of 89, serving as a sergeant in an infantry battalion and reportedly still possessing the strength of a man three generations younger. If true, he was the last surviving soldier of the English Civil War, and he was in it from the very beginning.

[normtrooper]

Crazy to think how different things could have been if the royalist cavalry had more discipline

[kevintierney]

It’s crazy to think that literally everywhere in the 1600s was consumed by war at some point. Never a dull day

[billy-lmxg]

i think a short focus video comparing the royalist and parlimentary troops would be helpful. how they were recruited, their uniforms, how they got their nicknames and their commanders.
great vid as always.

[georgescott]

Finally, this period of history is fascinating and often not covered enough

[xersoslexersos]

The tiny castle built at the top of Edgehill is now a pub. A truly English fate for a historic building.

[corneliasfudge]

I’m from banbury, had to double take when I heard it in the video! One of the local pubs, the Reinedeer inn claims one of the generals had his headquarters there. Strange to hear the place I’ve grown up in mentioned in a video

[jonbaxter]

Yes! Been waiting for Civil War stuff, hugely underatted. I feel it could be a great series like Rome, as there were so many iconic charatcers.

[Mrdevs]

I was hoping to hear about my ancestor, Robert Devereux, the 3rd Earl of Essex, who became the first chief commander of the Parliamentarian army. He won no decisive victories, and was overshadowed in history by Oliver Cromwell and Thomas Fairfax, but im very glad to learn about these battles!

[razorbird]

Great job guys. Been waiting for the English Civil War for a while.
Just a note in pronunciation. Derby is "Darby" and Kineton is "Kin-e-ton."

There's lots of civil war history in the Worcester area. Powick Bridge still exists and is now a foot only bridge across the River Teme, a Severn tributary. You will pass over it while walking to Worcester from the south from Powick. Not to be confused with the brand new bridge over the road! It's very cool to walk over for those lovers of history, knowing battles took place around it 350 years before. It's sturdy that's for sure.
There is a pub in Worcester called "The King Charles House" that bears Charles' picture as it's logo and there are a dozen stories of Charles II, son of Charles I, hiding in places around the area after the battle of Worcester late in the civil war. Worcester was a Royalist stronghold during the Civil War and the King knew he could operate from there without interference

[milibaeindustries]

I don't know how far you're planning on going on this but any coverage of the Leveller revolts and the various radical groups of the aftermath of the Civil Wars (Levellers, Ranters, Diggers, Fifth Monarchists etc) would be great!

[WR]

I remember doing this for A-level, a lot more fun when you don’t have to write essays on the topic.

[sebastianbegazo]

exceptional animation, and explanation of the events, of the complex English history

[michaellaramee]

This would be a fine setting for a Total War that wanted to tell a more tighter story.

[williamromine]

It's amazing how many battles and wars were lost because the cavalry and infantry were so lacking in discipline. Personal glory and desire for plunder was more important than winning the battle, or the war.

[martinwebb]

Fun fact - the Parliamentarian cavalry who deserted to the Royalist side were led by the inaptly named Sir Faithful Fortescue. Many of these men forgot the remove the sash that identified them as Parliamentarian, and were killed by the Royalist cavalry.

[mythologic]

Thank you, Kings and Generals! I’ve been waiting for the good ole pike and shot for some time. Very pleased!

[deteon]

Excellent video! I know next to nothing about this war it will be interesting to follow!
Greetings from Sweden! 🇸🇪