The English Civil War actually consisted of three wars that took place 1642- 1653. The initiation of the Second Civil War by Charles I was a key turning point in the course of the English Civil War. read more
As with most wars during the C17th, the English Civil War was not a long continuous war. Armies lacked mobility and the time taken to collect the most basic of equipment meant that there were long periods of time when no fighting was taking place despite England being at war at the time. read more