Siege

Siege of Worcester

29 May 1643 – 31 May 1643 · 52.19° N, 2.22° W

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29 May 1643 – 31 May 1643
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Siege
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52.19° N, 2.22° W
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1643 siege

Siege of Worcester (1643)

The short siege of Worcester was conducted by a Parliamentary army of about 3,000 under the command of Sir William Waller. They failed to capture the city, which was defended by about 1,700 Royalists under the command of Colonel William Sandys the acting governor, and retreated back to the Parliamentary stronghold of Gloucester.

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