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Battle of Torrington, Devon: The last major battle of the First English Civil War.
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Battle of Torrington
1646 battle of the First English Civil War in Devon, England
The Battle of Torrington was a decisive battle of the south-western campaign of the First English Civil War and marked the end of Royalist resistance in the West Country. It took place in Torrington, Devon.Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
First English Civil War
Part of the Wars of the Three Kingdoms (1642–1646)
The First English Civil War took place in England and Wales from 1642 to 1646, and forms part of the 1639 to 1653 Wars of the Three Kingdoms. An estimated 15% to 20% of adult males in England and Wales served in the military at some point between 1639 and 1653, while around 4%…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)