Overview During the English Civil War, the life of a civilian varied dramatically depending on many factors, such as: status, religion, occupation, gender and age. Families were torn apart where different members followed their beliefs and took sides. Great financial strain was borne by the families as the soldiers went off
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The 2nd Footguards – Officers April 1685
Commanding Officers 23rd April 1685 From "Origin and services of the Coldstream Guards" by Colonel Mac Kinnon The Second Regiment of his Majasties Footguards, called the Coldstreamers, Commanded by the Right Honorable William Earl of Craven, Colonel and Captain 1 Earl of Craven, Col and Capt Capt. Lieut. Hen. Cope Ens George Wythe 2 Lieut-Col Edward Sackville Lieut Edmond
Artillery
Musicians
History On a noisy, smokey, crowded battlefield, the crucial task of transmitting important orders was in part carried out by regimental musicians. These experienced NCOs used a variety of drum and fife "calls" to keep time on the march and communicate commands to attack or retire to the men. They also played
Musketeer
Pikeman
History An ancient weapon, the pikeman provided the main defensive arm of the infantry. Closely ranked together and thrusting forward an impenetrable bristle of sharpened spearheads, a well trained and sturdy pike division could see off the most gallant of cavalry charges, protecting musketeers from attack. Pikemen would also be used as
