Battle of Marston Moor (1644 AD)

Battle of Marston Moor (Parliamentarians & Solemn League and Covenanant vs Royalists) took place in 1644 AD during English Civil War.

Battle facts

Year: 1644 AD
Date: 1644-07-02
Era: Early Modern
Conflict: English Civil War
Side A: Parliamentarians, Solemn League and Covenanant
Side B: Royalists
Commanders (A): Earl of Manchester, Lord Fairfax, Oliver Cromwell, Sir Thomas Fairfax, Earl of Leven
Commanders (B): Prince Rupert, Marquess of Newcastle, Baron Byron, Lord Goring, Charles Lucas
Casualties: approx. 300 killed4,000 killed 1,500 captured
Outcome: Parliamentarian-Scottish victory
Coordinates: 53.962°, -1.254°