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1655

Anglo-Spanish War: England invaded Spanish Jamaica, capturing it a week later

Anglo-Spanish War: England invaded Spanish Jamaica, capturing it a week later

1654

Cromwell's Act of Grace, which pardoned the people of Scotland for any crimes committed during the Wars of the Three Kin

Cromwell's Act of Grace, which pardoned the people of Scotland for any crimes committed during the Wars of the Three Kin

1651

Wars of the Three Kingdoms: After crossing the Firth of Forth, English Commonwealth forces defeated a Scottish army at…

Wars of the Three Kingdoms: After crossing the Firth of Forth, English Commonwealth forces defeated a Scottish army at…

1650

Wars of the Three Kingdoms: Covenanter forces defeated the Royalists at the Battle of Carbisdale near the village of Cul

Wars of the Three Kingdoms: Covenanter forces defeated the Royalists at the Battle of Carbisdale near the village of Cul

1646

First English Civil War: Charles I surrendered himself to Scottish Covenanter leader David Leslie near Newark, England

First English Civil War: Charles I surrendered himself to Scottish Covenanter leader David Leslie near Newark, England

1646

Franco-Spanish War: French and Spanish fleets fought the inconclusive Battle of Orbetello, with sailing vessels of both

Franco-Spanish War: French and Spanish fleets fought the inconclusive Battle of Orbetello, with sailing vessels of both

1645

English Civil War: The Parliamentarians destroyed the last Royalist field army at the Battle of Langport, ultimately…

English Civil War: The Parliamentarians destroyed the last Royalist field army at the Battle of Langport, ultimately…

1645

English Civil War: The Parliamentarians destroyed the last Royalist field army at the Battle of Langport, ultimately…

English Civil War: The Parliamentarians destroyed the last Royalist field army at the Battle of Langport, ultimately…

1644

Ming–Qing transition: Ming general Wu Sangui allowed the invading Manchu to cross the Great Wall of China (pictured), en

Ming–Qing transition: Ming general Wu Sangui allowed the invading Manchu to cross the Great Wall of China (pictured), en

1644

Manchu regent Dorgon (depicted) defeated rebel leader Li Zicheng of the Shun dynasty at the Battle of Shanhai Pass, allo

Manchu regent Dorgon (depicted) defeated rebel leader Li Zicheng of the Shun dynasty at the Battle of Shanhai Pass, allo

1644

English Civil War: Royalist troops stormed and captured the Parliamentarian stronghold of Bolton, leading to a massacre

English Civil War: Royalist troops stormed and captured the Parliamentarian stronghold of Bolton, leading to a massacre

1644

English Civil War: Royalist troops stormed and captured the Parliamentarian stronghold of Bolton, leading to a massacre

English Civil War: Royalist troops stormed and captured the Parliamentarian stronghold of Bolton, leading to a massacre

1644

First English Civil War: Prince Maurice abandoned his siege of Lyme Regis in Dorset after learning of the approach of a

First English Civil War: Prince Maurice abandoned his siege of Lyme Regis in Dorset after learning of the approach of a

1644

First English Civil War: Prince Maurice abandoned his siege of Lyme Regis in Dorset after learning of the approach of a

First English Civil War: Prince Maurice abandoned his siege of Lyme Regis in Dorset after learning of the approach of a

1644

First English Civil War: The combined forces of Scottish Covenanters and English Parliamentarians defeated Royalist…

First English Civil War: The combined forces of Scottish Covenanters and English Parliamentarians defeated Royalist…

1644

First English Civil War: The combined forces of Scottish Covenanters and English Parliamentarians defeated Royalist…

First English Civil War: The combined forces of Scottish Covenanters and English Parliamentarians defeated Royalist…

1643

First English Civil War: Despite being vastly outnumbered, a Parliamentarian force under James Chudleigh defeated a Roya

First English Civil War: Despite being vastly outnumbered, a Parliamentarian force under James Chudleigh defeated a Roya

1643

First English Civil War: Despite being vastly outnumbered, a Parliamentarian force under James Chudleigh defeated a Roya

First English Civil War: Despite being vastly outnumbered, a Parliamentarian force under James Chudleigh defeated a Roya

1643

First English Civil War: The first siege of Wardour Castle ended after six days with the surrender of the Royalist garri

First English Civil War: The first siege of Wardour Castle ended after six days with the surrender of the Royalist garri

1643

First English Civil War: Royalist forces defeated the Parliamentarians at the Battle of Burton Bridge, securing a…

First English Civil War: Royalist forces defeated the Parliamentarians at the Battle of Burton Bridge, securing a…