Total War

Civil war soldiers

The First Civil War ended in 1646, but political developments between the wars were extremely profound, learn why in Endgame.

Follow each of the main moments in the Civil War on the timeline.

After the Royalist advances, the war enters a crucial phase as the nation slips into total war

The Roundheads strike back

After the strong showing by the Royalists, the second phase of the war was to be total war.

Marston Moor marked the start of a new, deeper phase of the war from 1644-1645.

As the figurehead of the struggle, a lot came down to Charles' tactics and personality.

It was to be a year in which the vector of victory would swoop round: 1645.

Content last updated: 07/01/2001