September 20, 1643 · South Theater
September 20, 1643
The Royalist army attempted to intercept the Earl of Essex's force returning to London after relieving Gloucester. Fighting around the town and surrounding fields was intense and see-saw throughout the day. Parliamentary infantry and musketeers held their ground against Royalist cavalry charges. By nightfall the Royalists had run low on ammunition and withdrew, leaving the road to London open.
Commanders