Parliamentary Army

The Parliamentary Army, active during the English Civil War (1642-1651), was the military force loyal to the Parliament of England, opposing the royalist supporters of King Charles I. Comprising various factions, including Puritans and Parliamentarians, it aimed to limit the king’s power and establish a more democratic government. Under leaders like Oliver Cromwell, the army played a crucial role in defeating the royalists. The conflict ultimately led to the temporary abolition of the monarchy and the establishment of a republic, highlighting the struggle between royal authority and parliamentary governance in England's history.