Battle of Marston Moor

In spring of 1644 on the territory of northern and eastern shires a break in favor of the Parliament outlined. Cromwell-organized forces of the so called Eastern association in cooperation with the army of Lord Fairfax and the Scottish, attained a certain success, releasing a rather large territory from Royalists. Troops under Fairfax's command besieged York. The king was forced to suspend combat operations in the west and detach an army under Rupert to the north, aiming to unite with troops under Newcastle operating there, and relieve York. Parliamentary and Scottish troops concentrated to the west of York in the locality of Marston Moor, making up to 20 thousand of infantry commanded by Crafford, Baile and Leven and 7 thousand of cavalry under Fairfax, Cromwell and Lesley. Royalist army under Newcastle also had 7 thousand of cavalry, but twice less of infantry, no more than 11 thousand men. The battle ended in total destruction of the Royal forces. Royalists lost 6 thousand people killed and wounded, 1.5 thousand taken captives. The army of the Parliament lost 1.5 thousand killed and wounded. Due to the victory of Marston Moor the whole north of England was now under control of Parliament. The king lost substantial part of his forces. The victory inspired people to continue the fight against king's adherents.