Historical Events tagged with "wiltshire"
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Royalists Triumph at Roundway Down
In a significant victory during the English Civil War, Royalist forces led by Henry Wilmot, 1st Earl of Rochester, achieved a decisive victory over Parliamentarian troops commanded by Sir William Waller at Roundway Down. The battle, fought near Devizes in Wiltshire, was marked by tactical brilliance, allowing the Royalists to exploit the Parliamentarians' mistakes decisively. This encounter not only boosted Royalist morale but also led to greater control over the South West for the Royalist cause, demonstrating the shifting dynamics of the conflict.
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