oct 5, 1642 - The Edgehill Battle

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This was the first major engagement of the war, and it resulted in a strategic victory for the Royalist forces, who were led by King Charles I, over the Parliamentarian forces, led by Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex. However, the battle was essentially a draw in terms of casualties, with both sides suffering heavy losses. It is considered to be the first major battle of the English Civil War and set the stage for the long and violent conflict that would follow. the outcome of this battle was for the victory for the royalist.

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