Battle of Brentford

The Battle of Brentford was a small pitched battle which took place on 12 November 1642

between:

• a detachment of the Royalist army, (predominantly horse with one regiment of Welsh foot) under the command of Prince Rupert
• two infantry regiments of Parliamentarians with some horse in support.

Result

The battle was a victory for the Royalists and they sacked the town of Brentford before withdrawing to consolidate their forces.

Wotton

• Introduction – Part V
• Introduction – Part I
• Wednesday 12 November 1642

• Wikipedia article on the Battle of Brentford

• Wikipedia for background.