Early Stuart England

1645-1646

In the southwest of England, a collection of royalists desperately hold out hope that reinforcements from Ireland might swing the balance of the war.

1644-1645

A rag-tag group of Scottish Highlanders and Irish warriors threaten to bring down the Covenantor government and turn the tide of the war.

Summer 1645

In desperate need of help, King Charles turns to his most consistently loyal subjects - the Welsh. But he finds that loyalty can wither, when taken for granted.

Summer 1645

The farmers of the West Country have had enough of the fighting, and declare war on the war.

Spring 1645

The King hopes to continue his recent run of successes against parliament's latest experiment - the New Model Army

Winter 1645

In order to break the deadlock over the Self-Denying Ordnance, parliament embarks on a comprehensive reform of the army.

Winter 1644/1645

Parliament's feuding generals lay down their arms for the winter, and sharpen their blades for a political knife fight.

Fall 1644

An all-star team of parliamentary generals confront the King in battle, but spend most of their time bickering with one another.

1643/1644

As parliament struggles to build a replacement to William Laud's anti-Calvinist church, disorder and uncertainty spreads through the parishes of England.

Summer 1644

With the royalist position in the north collapsing at Marston Moor, Charles fights for his life in the south.