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Attack on the port of Leith, Scotland, July 1650, by Cromwells English New Model Army
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Attack on the port of Leith, Scotland, July 1650, by Cromwells English New Model Army
Attack on the port of Leith, Scotland, July 1650, by Cromwells English New Model Army against Scottish forces (under David Leslie, 1st Lord Newark) during the English Civil War (1642-1651). It was a prelude to the Battle of Dunbar, which followed on 3 September. Date: 1650
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1650 Attack Battlefield Cannon Conflict Cromwell Dunbar Horseback Leith Leslie Newark Prelude Scots
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This evocative print captures the intensity of the clash between Scottish and English forces during the Attack on the Port of Leith, Scotland, in July 1650. The scene depicts Cromwell's English New Model Army, led by Oliver Cromwell himself, launching a surprise assault on the Scottish forces under David Leslie, 1st Lord Newark, who were stationed there to protect the vital port city. The event marked the prelude to the larger Battle of Dunbar, which followed on September 3, 1650. The image is filled with the chaos and turmoil of war, as men on horseback charge forward, their horses rearing and snorting, while soldiers on foot advance with muskets at the ready. Cannon balls fly through the air, exploding with deafening roars as they impact on the Scottish defenses. Smoke rises from the cannons, obscuring the battlefield and adding to the sense of confusion and disorder. The Scottish forces, dressed in their tartan kilts and plaids, are seen defending their position with determination and courage, but they are clearly outnumbered and outgunned by the larger English army. The clash of steel on steel, the shouts of commanders, and the cries of the wounded fill the air, as the two sides engage in fierce hand-to-hand combat. This print is a powerful reminder of the brutal realities of war during the English Civil War (1642-1651), a time of conflict and upheaval that would shape the future of both England and Scotland. The events of July 1650 at the Port of Leith were a pivotal moment in the conflict, and this image captures the raw energy and intensity of the battlefield.
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