Battle of Aberdeen (1646)
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The Battle of Aberdeen was fought on 14 May 1646 during the Scottish Civil War. George, Marquis of Huntly the commander of a Royalist force, defeated a force of Covenanters under the command of Hugh, Lord Montgomerie.
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Prelude
In 1646 Montgomerie was engaged in the northern campaign under John Middleton, and on 27 April entered Aberdeen with about 240 horse (cavalry) in four troops.[1][2] In addition to his horse he had under his command 700 foot in two regiments, and he was entrusted with the duty of holding the city.[1][3] Huntly, who having suffered some setbacks had retreated to Strathnaver in 1645 had since then returned to his lands around Strathbogie and raised a force of 1,600 foot and 600 horse.[4]
Battle
On 14 May Huntly, with about 1,500 foot and 500 horse,[1] stormed Aberdeen and set it on fire. Montgomerie's defenders repulsed the first two assaults but were then overcome.[5] The Covenanters suffered many casualties and over 300 were taken prisoner, but there were no civilian casualties.[3][4]
Aftermath
Huntly did not remain in Aberdeen, but with his usual indecision he soon returned to Strathbogie.[4] A council of war declared on 8 June that Montgomerie had conducted himself in the affair "with as much prudence and gallantry as could have been expected".[6]
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Reid 1999, p. 8.
- ↑ Henderson 1894, p. 307 cites Stuart 1871, p. 63.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Henderson 1894, p. 307 cites Stuart 1871, p. 68.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Henderson 1890, p. 193.
- ↑ Dennison 2002, p. 260.
- ↑ Henderson 1894, p. 307 cites Stuart 1871, p. 64.
References
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