The supporters of King Charles were known as Cavaliers. Prince Rupert was the main commander of Charles Army of Cavaliers. Cavaliers were usually from higher class families. They had a high amount of riding and knight experience. This you would think would give the Cavaliers an advantage, but it is not necessarily true. The Cavaliers fought the Parliament, who formed the New Model Army who turned out to be much more discipline than the higher class Cavaliers.
This is one of Charles Cavaliers.
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King Charles Supporters
The supporters of King Charles were known as Cavaliers. Prince Rupert was the main commander of Charles Army of Cavaliers. Cavaliers were usually from higher class families. They had a high amount of riding and knight experience. This you would think would give the Cavaliers an advantage, but it is not necessarily true. The Cavaliers fought the Parliament, who formed the New Model Army who turned out to be much more discipline than the higher class Cavaliers.