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- Battle_of_Alton abstract "The Battle of Alton (also Storm of Alton), of the First English Civil War, took place on 13 December 1643 in the town of Alton, Hampshire, England. There, Parliamentary forces serving under Sir William Waller led a successful surprise attack on a winter garrison of Royalist infantry and cavalry serving under the Earl of Crawford. In the context of the First English Civil War, the Battle of Alton was the first decisive defeat of Sir Ralph Hopton, leader of Royalist forces in the south, and the event had a significant psychological effect on him as commander. More important to Hopton was the loss of men, however, as he was already short-handed in much-needed infantry. The successful Parliamentarians were able, after their victory, to attack and successfully besiege Arundel, a larger and more formidable Royalist outpost in the south of England. At dawn on the 13th, as Lord Waller's army approached Alton, Lord Crawford fled with the cavalry to Winchester, leaving Colonel Richardus Boles to defend Alton with only the infantry. Outnumbered and overpowered, Boles's men were soon forced to seek refuge in the Church of St Lawrence, where they made a desperate last stand. Boles was killed, along with most of his remaining men. The Parliamentarians won a clear victory, losing only a few men and taking many prisoners.Boles's fight is also notable for its demonstrated drama and heroism. Stories boast of Boles, who is said to have killed a number of his enemies before falling himself. The battle of Alton is known as one of the "most savage encounters" of the English Civil War. Indeed, musket holes from this fierce but hopeless fight can still be seen in the south door to the church and inside, where so many cornered men were killed and captured. The Battle of Alton was notably the first battle in the English Civil War to use leather guns, employed effectively by Waller before and during the battle proper.".
- Battle_of_Alton causalties "100+; 500+ captured".
- Battle_of_Alton combatant "Parliamentarians".
- Battle_of_Alton combatant "Royalists".
- Battle_of_Alton commander Ralph_Hopton,_1st_Baron_Hopton.
- Battle_of_Alton commander William_Waller.
- Battle_of_Alton date "1643-12-13".
- Battle_of_Alton isPartOfMilitaryConflict English_Civil_War.
- Battle_of_Alton place Alton,_Hampshire.
- Battle_of_Alton result "Decisive Parliamentary victory".
- Battle_of_Alton strength "300–500 horse".
- Battle_of_Alton strength "5000:".
- Battle_of_Alton strength "600+ infantry".
- Battle_of_Alton strength "A foot regiment (Waller's own)".
- Battle_of_Alton strength "Green Regiment (London)".
- Battle_of_Alton strength "Horse that had survived Roundway Down".
- Battle_of_Alton strength "Red Regiment (Westminster)".
- Battle_of_Alton strength "Yellow Regiment (London)".
- Battle_of_Alton strength "~1000:".
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- Battle_of_Alton wikiPageWikiLinkText "Alton".
- Battle_of_Alton wikiPageWikiLinkText "Battle of Alton".