A disciplined and well-trained Parliamentary army that was created by Oliver Cromwell in 1645.
New Model Army
Fact of the Day
Peter, one of William II's chaplains, reputedly got pregnant...
Quote of the Day
"I have no political ambitions for myself or my children.
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~ Joseph P. Kennedy
On This Day
1586 American colonists arrived in Plymouth with large quantities of tobacco. Smoking caught on quickly, though it was also used in tea.
1694 The Bank of England was founded by an act of parliament as a way to finance government debt by private subscription.
1943 The concentrated Allied bombing of Hamburg led to a three hour firestorm that killed approx 30,000 civilians.