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Aldbourne Chase


Battle Name : Aldbourne Chase

Date(s) : 18 September 1643

Part of : The Civil Wars of the Three Kingdoms , The 1st English Civil War ,

Outcome : A victory for Royalist Forces over Parliamentarian Forces

Type of battle : Land

Summary

Prince Rupert's horse fought a delaying action against Essex's van, allowing the Kings main forces to gain Newbury and cut Essex off from London.