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Where in the blazes is Manchester?
Sir, he has not come, we may have to fight this battle alone!
Men, we may have to fight this battle alone.
I can't believe he hasn't turned up, I'll kill him!
What's that Cromwell? Manchester here, brought my 10,000 men as well you know.
You're late sir!
Well, you know, got held up at a battle, 'cause it is an army I run.
This is a far more important battle than your petty fights, now gather your men, we will fight this.
Indeed we will, god save.
As the battle started, Prince Rupert charged at Henry Ireton's cavalry.
Smashing through and destroying... a wagon
Langdale was destroyed by Cromwell
Cromwell then charged leaving some men behind in reserve.
The new model army's infantry moved forward and scattered the Royalists.
Charles had to retreat and the battle was won by the Parliamentarians.