Historical Events tagged with "hereford"

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Military & Warfare

Scottish Covenanters Lift Siege of Hereford

September 1st, 1645 379 years ago

Scottish Covenanter forces ended their siege of Hereford, a key Cavalier stronghold in England. This decision followed news of significant Royalist victories in Scotland, which shifted the balance of power. The siege had lasted for a month, reflecting the intensity of the English Civil War and the strategic importance of Hereford in the conflict between Parliamentarians and Royalists.

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Military & Warfare

Siege of Hereford by Covenanter Forces

July 30th, 1645 379 years ago

Scottish Covenanter forces commanded by the Earl of Leven laid siege to Hereford, a key Royalist stronghold, during the English Civil War. The Covenanters aimed to weaken Royalist control in the region. The siege marked a significant military action in the ongoing conflict between Parliamentarians and Royalists, highlighting the involvement of Scottish forces in the English struggle for power.

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