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King Charles I's Royalist army, led by Prince Rupert, made camp at Market Harborough. The army consisted of approximately 9,000 men including infantry and cavalry units. The Royalists were unaware of how close Fairfax's Parliamentary forces were at this point.

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14 June 1645: Parliamentary Army's Dawn Position

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14 June 1645: Parliamentary Army's Dawn Position

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Sir Thomas Fairfax's New Model Army, approximately 14,000 strong, took position at Naseby village early in the morning. Oliver Cromwell commanded the cavalry on the left wing, while Henry Ireton led the right wing.

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14 June 1645: Broad Moor Opening Position

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14 June 1645: Broad Moor Opening Position

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The Parliamentary forces formed their battle line on Broad Moor. The New Model Army positioned themselves on higher ground with their backs to Naseby village, giving them a tactical advantage over the approaching Royalists.

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Prince Rupert positioned his forces on the lower ground of Dust Hill. Despite being outnumbered, he decided to attack uphill. The Royalist army formed with cavalry on both wings and infantry in the center.

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Cromwell positioned his dragoons (mounted infantry) along Sulby Hedges, which provided cover and allowed them to fire upon the Royalist right flank. This positioning proved crucial in the battle's outcome.

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The heaviest fighting occurred in the center of the battlefield, where the main infantry forces met. The Parliamentary army's superior numbers and positioning began to tell, gradually pushing back the Royalist center.

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As the battle turned against them, the Royalist forces began a retreat towards Leicester. Many were captured or killed during this retreat, with the Parliamentarian cavalry in pursuit. The King's baggage train was captured, revealing compromising correspondence.

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Cromwell's cavalry pursued the fleeing Royalists for several miles, inflicting heavy casualties. This pursuit was crucial in turning a victory into a decisive rout that effectively ended Royalist hopes of winning the war.