Cromwell: History vs Hollywood
History vs Hollywood? The Uniforms Answer: Hollywood!!! The New Model Army is shown in black and gold hooped coats Infantry wore a trademark red coat Origins of the red coats worn by British infantry in subsequent centuries
History vs Hollywood: Battle of Naseby Events Answer: Both!?! Major turning point in the war Roundheads outnumbered Cavaliers Prince Rupert led the Royalist attack
History vs Hollywood: Cromwell’s Role in Parliament Answer: HOLLYWOOD!!! He was not a leading member Charles I never tried to arrest Cromwell There was an attempt to arrest leaders who were against the king
History vs Hollywood: Events of Charles’ Execution Answer: HISTORY!!! He was executed Beheaded Sword was used not an axe
History vs Hollywood? Cromwell, the noble “good” guy? Answer: Hollywood!!! Did not immediately refuse the kingship Basically became a Puritan dictator Ruthless against the Irish Catholics