Military & Warfare

Cromwell's Forces Capture Drogheda

Oliver Cromwell's Parliamentarian troops successfully besieged Drogheda, a fortified town in Ireland, leading to the capture of its garrison. After weeks of intense fighting, the decisive assault resulted in heavy casualties, with many defenders executed afterward. This campaign was a key moment in Cromwell's military campaign in Ireland, reflecting the ruthless measures he employed against loyalist forces.

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