Why had there been no decisive victory by 1644 part 3
- Created by: Bethaany16
- Created on: 21-11-14 09:30
View mindmap
- Why had there been no decisive victory by 1644?
- Internal divisions amongst Royalists
- The Kings command structure was plagued by factionalism
- The King was overly cautious with tactics and hesitant, meaning that often clear direction was not given to Royalist cause
- Earl of Newcastle was meant to advance into Parliamentary territory
- Charles relied too much on private advice and not public consultation
- Charles' advisor Claredon often gave very different advice to his wife Henrietta Maria
- Scotland
- Parliament secured the help of the Scots
- Charles made peace with Ireland to allow him to bring in more troops
- Internal divisions amongst Royalists
Comments
No comments have yet been made