The English Civil War

England's Civil War Period of the 16th to 18th Centuries.

English ''Roundhead''

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/english-roundhead 31st Jul 2021 - A derisive term from The English Civil War (and in used around 1642), a Roundhead was a supporter of Parliament (and thus against the Monarchy of King …

English ''Cavalier''

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/english-cavalier 31st Jul 2021 - The opposite derisive term to “Roundhead”, a “Cavalier” was a supporter of the Royalist Movement (and Charles I). Favoring sup …

English Civil War Armor

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/english-civil-war-armor 31st Jul 2021 - With the advent of gunpowder and early firearms, Armor for use as a protective measure on the battlefield, had waned into almost non-existence. Still, …

Cromwell ''Pocket Bible''

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/cromwell-pocket-bible 31st Jul 2021 -   First used in 1643, The “Pocket Bible” was devised by English Civil War Leader Oliver Cromwell. Devoutly religious, Cromwell used d …

English Civil War Cavalry

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/english-civil-war-cavalry 31st Jul 2021 - Lasting from 1642 until 1651, The English Civil War was a series of internal struggles of the English Peoples, regarding their continued governance by …

English Loyalist Flag

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/english-loyalist-flag 31st Jul 2021 - In unofficial use from 1643 to 1660, The Loyalist Flag incorporated The St. George Cross Flag and The Cross of St. Andrews (side by side). Designed by …

Trained Bands

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/trained-bands 31st Jul 2021 - The term “Trained Band” was indicative to England (and later early Colonial America). Their origins were born of The English Civil Wars of …

''Cavalier'' Hat

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/cavalier-hat 31st Jul 2021 - Originally born of the Civilian fashion of Headwear seen in the 17th Century, the so named “Cavalier” Hat was actually known as a “S …

The Sealed Knot

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/the-sealed-knot 31st Jul 2021 - The “Sealed Knot” was a 17th Century clandestine (Secret) Organization, created and funded by exiled Heir Presumptive to The Throne of Eng …