English Civil War - War of the Three Kingdoms DOCUMENTARY

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English Civil War also known as the War of the Three Kingdoms was one of the most important conflicts in history. Embark on an immersive odyssey through the turbulent chapters of the English Civil War, a gripping saga marked by political strife, religious fervor, and monumental battles that echoed across generations. Traverse through the landmark clashes at Edgehill, Marston Moor, Naseby, and the Siege of York - pivotal engagements that sculpted the war's trajectory and reshaped England's fate.
At the heart of this conflict lay a profound religious schism, with tensions simmering between Royalists loyal to King Charles I and Parliamentarians seeking to assert their authority. Witness the clashes influenced by ideological fervor and religious conviction, as both sides vied for supremacy and control.
Encounter the indomitable figures who left an indelible mark on this historic canvas, from the resolute leadership of Oliver Cromwell to the steadfast resolve of King Charles I and the impassioned voices within Parliament. Explore the intricacies of their strategies and ideologies that drove the nation into a maelstrom of war.
Uncover lesser-known battles such as Newbury, Worcester, and the Siege of Bristol, each contributing its unique hue to the tapestry of this tumultuous era. Discover how these conflicts intertwined with the larger narrative of power struggles, religious discord, and societal upheaval.
Join us in unraveling the multifaceted layers of the English Civil War, delving into its battles, religious undercurrents, and the array of influential personalities that defined an era. Experience the riveting tale of a nation torn asunder by conflict and united by the pursuit of liberty, as we decode the enduring legacy of this transformative period in English history.
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00:00 Intro
02:51 Why did the English Civil War happen?
18:21 Battle of Edgehill 1642
45:34 Battle of Tadcaster 1642
54:35 Battle of Landsdown 1643
01:02:06 Storming of Bristol 1643
01:12:47 The First Battle of Newbury 1643
01:29:01 Battle of Marston Moor 1644
01:48:32 The Second Battle of Newbury 1644
02:03:45 Battle of Naseby 1645
02:28:26 Battle of Preston 1648
02:38:07 Siege of Drogheda 1649
02:49:14 Battle of Dunbar 1650
02:58:41 Battle of Worcester 1651
03:07:45 Conclusion
Production Music courtesy of Epidemic Sound: www.epidemicsound.com
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[@1987MartinT]

I think you misplaced Brentford and Turnham Green. Aren't they supposed to be south of the Thames?

[@KingsandGenerals]

@@1987MartinT nope, north. We made a mistake in the previous episodes.

[@1987MartinT]

@@KingsandGenerals So the Royalist army was actually north of the Thames between the battle of Edgehill and the stand-off at Turnham Green?

[@shzarmai]

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[@Inucroft]

The (now City) of Derby is pronounced DAR-BY

[@thegreendragoninn8730]

I know that these long videos are hard to make, but on behalf of everyone, i want to say thank you for making them. It's great to see a series gathered together like this!

[@la-fetwalkswithChrist]

What he said ⬆️

[@paulceglinski7172]

Well said. Well said indeed.

[@JuanEsquitin]

He also speaks on my behalf! Please keep the great work.

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Yes we appreciate this

[@LooneyPoliticsTunes]

I’m particularly interested in this period know. As it is overlapping into current uk politics

[@simongloutnez589]

"Charles I kept falling into traps that he had layed down himself". Cant remember where I heard this but I feel this sums his actions nicely 😂

[@Irish_qatari]

U bolsheviks rule today dark hair dark eyes ones.

[@TheNorthie]

Cromwell is the embodiment of “You either die a hero, or live long enough to see yourself become the villain.”

[@Itchybodclay]

Batman

[@dillonblair6491]

Not really. He lived long enough to die as Cromwell

[@deaeth1411]

He wasn't never a hero so

[@Rizzlelid]

Rot in hell, Cromwell!

[@jonbaxter2254]

One of the finest generals and tacticians in the world, and one of the cruelest men as well.

[@lowkeysalmon3092]

Thank you to all the staff, the editors, scriptwriters, etc. You guys are preserving the love of history and knowledge at large

[@AHersheyHere]

I watched the individual episodes but, I swing back for the complete series. You know a social studies teacher is using this in class while they grade essays.

[@KingsandGenerals]

70 minutes or so of new content

[@AndreyAlcoforado]

A 3 hours documentary? That’s awesome!!

[@MaksymMinenko]

That's a little bit too much for me, frankly speaking. :)

[@neptune3569]

@@MaksymMinenko It is for everyone, which is why you gotta watch it in segments

[@InceyWincey]

As I believe it was a Prussian once said, “The English have the finest heavy cavalry in the world, so long as you only need them for one charge.”

[@InceyWincey]

@@lollius88 as per the first battle, English Heavy Cavalry were infamous for winning the cavalry fight and then leaving the battlefield in pursuit of the enemy cavalry instead of turning round and winning the remainder of the battle. Fortunately the British had (and many would say still have, man for man) the best infantry in the world so this “strategy” often worked wonders.

[@corentinkaiservonhohenzoll9114]

I was impatiently waiting for this compilation. Thanks you so much ❤️😊

[@willmc9612]

Fascinating stuff. I’m an Ulster Prod myself. I remember reading that the Scots Covenanters attended their church services armed. And with sentry’s posted in all corners of the church.

[@sinisterelephant8658]

2:30:22 "The artillery is stuck in a bog somewhere" - Mike Duncan of Revolutions Podcast, on the role cannons played in the English Civil Wars.

[@Rizzlelid]

My family comes from the Scottish border reivers that raided both sides of the border during this time and before. This documentary hits home!

[@neighbor-j-4737]

The reivers are coming, the reivers are coming...

[@willmc9612]

Likewise. Im an Ulster Scot. Or what the Americans would call “Scotch-Irish”. Our ancestors were all border reivers. Armstrongs, Elliots etc.

[@andrewbeard7625]

@@willmc9612my ancestors are from strathclyde. What’s that make me

[@PaulyDeluca]

Cromwell used to have sex with little boys then eat them

[@chrisburke4039]

​@andrewbeard7625 Unemplpyed? 😂 Kidding. My family is third generation Scottish but was Irish back in the time of Cromwell. Our ancestors back then were wealthy landowners who were ruined by Cromwell because.they were catholic. Always interests me that only great histories like this one shows the kind of blood thirsty lunatic he was of you were a scot or Irish. If there's a hell I'm sure Cromwell is there now. At worst it's his summer home.

[@SAMAYDOSTDAR]

King Charles 2nd couldn’t defeat his enemies in battle so he decided to use his royal immortality potion and simply out live his rivals what an absolute legend 😂

[@ilokivi]

Charles Stuart wasn’t crowned until the Restoration in 1660.

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What a chad

[@Oliver-ld3ei]

This has always been an area of history I’ve been unfamiliar with but this documentary has really helped me grasp how Cromwell became a leader and the end of his regime.

[@faithfulhistory]

I'm so happy you included the Battle of Worcester in this film! Thank you for listening :)

[@SimpleNobody2420]

I cannot but feel a little Deja vu seeing Oliver Cromwell rise to power like Napoleon during the French revolution though minus conquering Europe and only calling himself "Lord Protector" rather then Emperor or even King.

[@Druchii]

I’m from Worcester (there is a fantastic little civil war museum called the commandery) it’s great to see it mentioned! Also lived in a small village between Bristol and Bath for a few years so seeing Marshfield (fantastic ice cream there btw) etc was also mad. Love the videos as always!!

[@monturollamonturolla3471]

how the monarchy fell over the years facilitating for the democratic ideas to take hold of england: 3 hours 22 minutes. how the entire revolution ended with the monarchy restored: 1 minute. just magnificent.

[@DiazeDan]

It's still a pretty huge revolution though, we were able to build a better society through it either way

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U money 💰 changes change everything.

[@wernerwernerowy8761]

​@@DiazeDanA more indebted society where idiots choose parasites whose state interests are not theirs. Monarchy, the state's interest is yours and its interest because it is your state

[@calebanderson6205]

An underated period of history! Always wanted to know more about this time 👍

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Nice! Thank you for showing us this 3 hr documentary. I have 3 suggestions that I’ll like to see for the Kings and Generals channel: 1) a long documentary about the thirty years war, 2) a series focusing on the second crusade 1145-1149, and 3) French wars of religion 1562-1598 because it creates the house of Bourbon, the monarchy that’ll play a role in the French Revolution. What do you think?

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Any good books for number 3?

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@@tannerhagen774 Now, I don’t have any books to share because I learned that because History Matters, a History KZbin channel, created a ten minute video called French Wars of Religion. If you really want to see it, you can search that in KZbin and the video will be there. And yes, he does have books that he puts in the description of a video if you want to learn more.

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@@josephsarra4320 I’ll check it out, much appreciated!

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@@tannerhagen774 You’re welcome. ;)

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A big thank you to the hard working and intelligent members of K&G for these long uploads, especially when this form of early industrial warfare is intriguing me so much lately!!

[@Wickybizob1]

Absolutely exceptional. I showing the futility of it while also showing Cromwells patience then slide into despotic rule was *chefs kiss.*

[@DeadMarine1980]

The county I live in Virginia (United States) is named after Lord Fairfax. Apparently he owned a lot of land in the "new world".

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The more of your works I watch, the more impressed I am the way you put this all together. It’s great! Thanks so much 🙂

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Best history documentaries are on KZbin channels like this. Nothing as good as this on TV anymore

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I absolutely adore long form content. Thank you so much for your efforts. We really do appreciate it. ;) Devin still doing a top notch job too! :D

[@sirwelch9991]

Due to this being Charles I's birthday you couldn't help but see the appropriate timing.

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Simply amazing, you've lifted educational content on KZbin to a new level!

[@tristanstorm5608]

Prince Rupert seems to do well wherever hes deployed, always his brigades turning the decicive moments to the royal cause to the best of their ability :)

[@stevenwilson5556]

19:33 that was my ancestor Jenne Geddes who threw the stool at the vicker when she cried "De'il gie you colic, the wame o' ye, fause thief; daur ye say Mass in my lug?" meaning "The Devil give you colic! The hide of you! (lit. "the belly of you") False thief! You dare say the Mass in my ear?"

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I first want to say I really appreciate all the work that goes into these videos. As a slight criticism, I found the sound editing with the fireworks in the background extremely distracting - the pops kept pulling me from what was being said.

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Noted, thanks!

[@davidsurtees4439]

Learned more in a 3 min documentary about the English civil war than I have done in a week long history class at school.

[@jibberegg]

Amazing combination of depth and accessibility. Fantastic work! World's smallest nit: you're using modern maps so they frequently have water features that did not exist in the 17th century e.g. 52:56 South and West of Bristol shows Barrow Gurney reservoir (constructed 1852), Blagdon Lake (1905), Cheddar reservoir (1937), and Chew Valley Lake (1956)

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We make reservoir and canal mistakes all the time, need to improve this. Thanks!

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[@eisensturm2199]

Masterful, you are doing so much for informative learning. Wish I could do more.

[@historycentral8543]

Really respect that you added small enagements like the battle of worcester and landsdown when you could have just reuploaded the past videos of major battles and called it a collection of videos.

[@eddiecarpenter4588]

This was my favorite era in Colonial American history. Massachusetts Bay colony had a surge in population at this time in English history. Like a mass exodus.

[@PJ-pj8lr]

Many do not study the English civil war as it profoundly effected America, with the royalists fleeing to the southern states. It truly is interesting.

[@Vertze]

Atun-Shei has a fun video about the English Civil War that focuses more on the religious, ideological, and revolutionary aspects of the conflict that influenced the early days of the American colonies. Highly recommend!

[@willmc9612]

Royalists fled to Virginia. Which was considered the fourth realm after England, Scotland and Ireland. American leadership was largely drawn from this class going forward. Puritans went to Delaware. Quaker’s went to Pennsylvania. Whilst the American back country and southern states were mainly settled by the Ulster Scots, who came from the Anglo-Scottish border, which made them natural frontiersmen and guerrilla fighters.

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@@PJ-pj8lr *affected

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Awesome channel and yet another fantastic video, well done! ❤

[@johnquach8821]

Very interesting. I have been a fan of the English Civil War, and this 3-hour video is a treat!

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Lol how can man be fan of it lol

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@@rembrandtvanleidsethey enjoy studying it i would guess?

[@ronjohnson6916]

Three and a half hours on the English Civil War? I'm in

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It's weird, but it's always nice to see my local area and local history on such a massive channel. I love these long-form videos, good work yet again guys.

[@vtdemocracy7520]

This is terrific stuff and it must have been very labor intensive to throw together. Thank you!

[@blockmasterscott]

As a Yank that knows nothing of English history, this was totally fascinating!

[@KHK001]

I love these 3h+ videos, thank u KnG!

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Gawd, I love this channel. As a Total war, EU4 fan and history buff, this channel scratches all my itches

[@z3122]

Going to play this for movie night tonight.

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Ah, a man of culture!

[@ParanoiD84]

Amazing content as always, thank you for this.

[@BobbyB1928]

The Royalist foot actually used Wallenstein's squadrons instead of the "Swedish Style" at Edgehill "Archaeology of the Battle of Lutzen: An examination of 17th Century Millitary Material Culture"

[@KapitainZino]

An extraordinary brilliant work! Thank you so much!

[@FreeFallingAir]

This makes my heart happy ❤ . We don't deserve yall, the hard work you all put in is greatly appreciated.

[@PlvsVltra-ji3rs]

>Thanksgiving is upon us >Drops an absolutely kino video of the English civil war. I will be sacrificing some pie for the algorithm next this week.

[@chasechristophermurraydola9314]

I can’t wait to see you guys cover the Anglo Dutch Wars and I can’t wait to see them because the wars included great admirals on both sides and great examples on the Dutch side are Cornelis Tromp, Maarten Tromp and Michiel de Ruyter and on the English side Robert Blake, Sir William Penn father of William Penn founder of the colonial province of Pennsylvania, James Duke of York future king James the second of England and VII of Scotland and George Monck 1st Duke of albermarle while the overlooked 4th war saw British admirals who fought in the American Revolutionary War rule the waves but also during the Anglo Dutch wars there were those who were already famous and infamous like prince Rupert of the Rhine and King Charles the second but there was also French admiral Abraham Duquesne marquis du Bouchet And If you don’t mind me asking but can you do a video on the regicide’s of King Charles the 1st and these regicides were the members of parliamentarian side who killed and also took part in signing the death warrant for King Charles the first and it’s an interesting, sad and horror story of what happened to the regicides and the story of the regicides begins when King Charles the second returns and he passes the indemnity and oblivion act which granted amnesty to those guilty of most crimes committed during the English Civil War and the interregnum but of those who had been involved in the trial and execution of King Charles the first 104 were specifically excluded from being granted amnesty and these 104 were tortured in many ways for example the ones that had already died like Cromwell, John Bradshaw and Henry Ireton were given a posthumous execution with the remains being exhumed and hanged and beheaded with the bodies being cast into a pit below the gallows and the heads being placed on pikes at the ends of Westminster hall several others were hanged drawn and quartered 19 were imprisoned for life while others fled from England to such places as the New Haven colony which is where New Haven Connecticut is some fled to the areas that would become the modern day nations Netherlands, Germany, France Switzerland, Morocco and Belgium however besides the regicides in England there were also ones in Scotland.

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A huge thank you to the K&G team! You guys do top-notch work!

[@barppoots4378]

Thats was the fastest 3 and half hours iv watched in a while. Well done!

[@chasechristophermurraydola9314]

I really like the part about the battle of Worcester and I like that part because at Worcester one of my first cousin 2x removed in laws ancestors was killed in the battle of Worcester and the ancestor was her 9th great grandfather John MacNab the 13th chief of clan MacNab.

[@biuless5275]

What a great long documentary, thanks for the making. Great to see videos like this, filled with history information and insights!

[@Smile4theKillCam456]

I’m a historian born and raised in Massachusetts, US. My area of focus is between 1620 and the 1690’s, and so it was a bit of a foregone conclusion that I had to start looking deeper into the Civil War at some point, and this certainly helped a lot for an introduction. I’d love to get some recommendations for scholastic / academic reading deeper into the subject. EDIT: Should mention, I do have a little English ancestry (Stone, Staffordshire), so seeing how my own history fits into this was definitely very interesting too!

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Love the work, keep going!

[@SCA440]

A most excellent video!! Thank you for your efforts!!!

[@goatops9872]

As an American I appreciate you covering this I feel the sentiment our founding fathers had when creating a new country had the English Civil war in mind and wanted to prevent such wars from occurring great vid !!

[@spartansas36]

I wonder how the English colonies in North America were affected by the civil war?

[@bobbystclaire]

You're almost quoting Adams John Adams he mentioned the fact that he wanted separation of church and state because of all the wars that Europeans and he particularly thinking of the English who routinely fought over religious issues.

[@WelshToni]

Amazing. Thank you so much! Just so perfect! Loved it

[@bfdiepictennisballbfdi2359]

You can appreciate the impact Marvel's Civil War made, it was so famous that the English decided to have one!

[@piotrswat169]

And like with Marvel it all went to the top and then crashed badly.

[@yasintamer1547]

Awesome work as usual guys, you continue to surprise us..If you do a similar approach for other categorical vids, like Ottomans, Rome etc... it will be more then appreciated... Cheers and long live the Kings and Generals :)

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Love your content, please never stop!

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I would like to say thank you I love these documentaries and there format

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Just found a new fix to help clean the house to, thank you🙏🏾

[@whereswilliam488]

Thank you again for making these

[@drgunsmith4099]

I have loads of civil war musket balls found with my metal detector, one is amazing as it’s very deformed and has a piece of bone sticking out of it.

[@paulcheney3636]

Fantastic episode as usual !

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This has got to be one of my favourite videos on KZbin

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Great documentary. Thank you.

[@JRGProjects]

These long form videos are what the History Channel used to do but quit doing on historical events. Kings and Generals takes that format and perfects it.

[@knightguard1724]

Brilliant video. Although as someone who is Irish, your pronunciation of Drogheda made me die a little inside.

[@skepticalbadger]

It's an AI voice. Hence it can pronounce "Shrewsbury" but not "Derby" or "Berwick".

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Wow, great content. Thanks so much

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Exceedingly cogent presentation. Much thanks.

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Thanks kings and general!

[@coffee5981]

Fantastic videos. I can't wait to get comfy and watch this tonight.

[@daveswort]

Man, Cromwell adamantly refusing to be called king while acting like one is very reminiscent of what Cesar used to do during his time.

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I live for the compilation videos.

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You guys are awesome!!!! Keep it up

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Great content and music selections.

[@Verbalcarton]

Am grateful for this❤

[@doyouevenpraise189]

3 hours? NICE!

[@thomasjamison2050]

Ship money, as modified by the traitor to the nation Charles, is a great example of the difference between being clever on the one hand, and being smart on the other.

[@davidskidmore6741]

I have always loved these video. An learning more about my farthers favourite history period vis great

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Great video thanks man

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Fantastic video, and such details

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Excellent, simply an excellent video! English History students will find this extremely helpful ❤🎉😊

[@mirekbns]

The Parliamentarians must have really believed in their cause given that they were not daunted by huge initial defeats.

[@tejiriagboro885]

I really wish yall would do a video on culloden. and more early modern vids in general. Like the 7 years war or the war of the triple alliance.

[@DemianX6x6x6X]

Superb as always

[@Borya7622]

As someone from Massachusetts, the siege of Taunton sounds like Irish Mobsters barfighting with Italian Used Car Salesmen.

[@emknight84]

The issues that sparked the English Civil War resurfaced in the form of the American Revolution. Which in itself was an English Civil War as well.

[@ozarkian]

The American Revolutionary War was a civil war between Americans. There were only English on one side of that conflict.

[@emknight84]

They were Englishmen right up until they decided they were American. Who remained English in all but name, following in the footsteps of English Republicans a century beforehand.@@ozarkian

[@ozarkian]

@@emknight84 they never remained English before the American Revolutionary War though. They were in fact called Americans by the late 17th century.

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Very kind to watch.

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I'll listen to this at work tomorrow 😊

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Your true skill is in making complex, multi-layered conflicts with a dizzying array of names and issues comprehensible to a layman.

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Love your videos!