BATTLE OF EDGEHILL
October 23, 1642

The battle of Edgehill, also spelled Battle of Edge Hill, was the first big battle of the English Civil Wars.

Who fought?
Charles I and his nephew Prince Rupert led the Royalists and the Earl of Essex was commander of the Parliamentarian troops.

The outcome? Approx 1,000 people were killed and 2,000 people were injured. It was a draw.

And here is the map

BATTLE OF EDGEHILL
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