Military & Warfare

Royalist Victory at Powick Bridge Engagement

The Battle of Powick Bridge marked the first direct confrontation between the Royalist and Parliamentarian forces during the English Civil War. The battle took place in Worcestershire, England, where royalist troops led by Prince Rupert of the Rhine faced off against parliamentarian forces under the command of Colonel John Brown. Royalist forces emerged victorious after a surprise attack. This skirmish set the tone for the escalating conflict that was to engulf England.

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