Weapons & Warfare

What was it like to be a soldier fighting in the British Civil Wars? What armour did they wear and what weapons did they use? What sort of injuries did they get? Where did the key battles and sieges take place and how were they fought?

Find out answers to all these questions and many more by clicking on the boxes below.

Meet the soldiers

Learn about Pikemen, Musketeers, Cavalry and more.

Armour and weapons

Find out about the weapons and armour used by Civil War soldiers.

Battles and sieges

Find out about some of the key Civil War battles and sieges.

Battlefield surgery

Discover some of the common injuries suffered by Civil War soldiers and learn how they were treated.

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Quiz: End the Siege!

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