Dunbar 1650: Cromwell’s most famous victory

Osprey Campaign #142

by Stuart Reid

Osprey's study of the most famous battle of the Third English Civil War (1649-1651). Having already allied with his father, the Scots' acceptance of Charles II as king in 1649 caused deep suspicion in England. In July 1650, Oliver Cromwell led a powerful force across the Scottish border to remove the problem. For six weeks Cromwell waged a frustrating campaign against a Scots enemy that refused to meet him in battle. By the beginning of September Cromwell's army, poorly supplied, exhausted and ravaged by sickness, was apparently trapped at Dunbar by a powerful Scots army. On 3 September he won his greatest military victory just outside the town, but in this book Stuart Reid suggests that his triumph may in fact have begun as a breakout attempt.

Genres: History, English Civil War, Military History, Nonfiction

96 pages, Paperback

First published June 24, 2004

Reviews

[Sean Chick · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is Reid at his best. The battle is described well and he makes logical arguments about what exactly Cromwell and Leslie were trying to do. The order of battle is excellent.

[Jim Blessing · Rating 1 out of 5]

Very boring about about this battle.