England

The greatest of all countries of protestant religion. Due to lack of military organization it could not take active part neither in the struggle of Netherlands for independence nor in the Thirty Years War. The same misorganization let show in the civil war. The army of Carl I, as well as troops of the Parliament, while they numbered up to 60- 70 thousands soldiers, still presented a very irregular army. They weren't capable of achieving any significant victory. This situation remained unchanged until 1645 when Cromwel began formation of the regular, skilled parliamentary army, which, when accomplished, presented a military corporation of strictest discipline. This discipline was based on religion. Cavalry comprised about one third of entire army. Soldiers received huge salaries and could afford the lives of gentlemen. Also England had a very mighty, well equipped and well numbered fleet which long time prevailed on the sea, after their famous victory over Spanish Armada. Due to its beneficial (insular) geographical position and a strong fleet no enemy intruders were allowed at the territory. An active colonial policy also gained England enormous territories of the "New World".

Unique units - Highlander, Bagpiper