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21 relations: Browne Bushell, Cavalier, Counter-battery fire, English Civil War, Fortifications of Portsmouth, George Goring, Lord Goring, Gosport, Hayling Island, John Meldrum, John Urry (soldier), Langstone Harbour, Naval boarding, Parley, Portsbridge Creek, Portsdown Hill, Portsmouth, Robert Rich, 2nd Earl of Warwick, Roundhead, Southsea Castle, Square Tower, William Waller.
Browne Bushell
Browne Bushell (bap. 1609, d. 1651), was an English Civil War-era naval officer.
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Cavalier
The term Cavalier was first used by Roundheads as a term of abuse for the wealthier Royalist supporters of King Charles I and his son Charles II of England during the English Civil War, the Interregnum, and the Restoration (1642 – c. 1679).
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Counter-battery fire
Counter-battery fire (sometimes called counter-fire) is a battlefield military activity to defeat the enemy's indirect fire elements (guns, rocket launchers, artillery and mortars), including their target acquisition, command and control components.
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English Civil War
The English Civil War (1642–1651) was a series of armed conflicts and political machinations between Parliamentarians ("Roundheads") and Royalists ("Cavaliers") over, principally, the manner of England's governance.
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Fortifications of Portsmouth
The fortifications of Portsmouth are extensive due to its strategic position on the English Channel and role as home to the Royal Navy.
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George Goring, Lord Goring
George Goring, Lord Goring (14 July 1608 – 1657) was an English Royalist soldier.
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Gosport
Gosport is a town in Hampshire on the south coast of England.
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Hayling Island
Hayling Island is an island off the south coast of England, in the borough of Havant in the county of Hampshire, near Portsmouth.
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John Meldrum
Sir John Meldrum (died 1645) was a soldier of Scottish origin who spent 36 years in the service of the Stuart kings of Scotland and England, James VI and I and Charles I. In 1636, Meldrum was granted by letters-patent from the king licence to continue and renew the lighthouses erected by Charles I on the North and South Forelands.
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John Urry (soldier)
Sir John Urry (or Hurry) (died 29 May 1650) was a Scottish professional soldier who at various times fought for the English Parliament, the English and Scottish Royalists and the Scottish Covenanters.
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Langstone Harbour
Langstone Harbour is an inlet of the English Channel in Hampshire, sandwiched between Portsea Island to the south and west, Hayling Island to the south and east, and Langstone to the north.
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Naval boarding
Naval boarding is to come up against, or alongside, an enemy ship to attack by placing combatants aboard the enemy ship.
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Parley
Parley is a discussion or conference, especially one between enemies over terms of a truce or other matters.
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Portsbridge Creek
Portsbridge Creek (also Port Creek, Ports Creek and Canal Creek) is a tidal waterway that runs between Portsea Island and the mainland from Langstone Harbour to Tipner Lake.
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Portsdown Hill
Portsdown Hill is a long chalk ridge in Hampshire, England.
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Portsmouth
Portsmouth is a port city in Hampshire, England, mainly on Portsea Island, south-west of London and south-east of Southampton.
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Robert Rich, 2nd Earl of Warwick
Robert Rich, 2nd Earl of Warwick (5 June 158719 April 1658) was an English colonial administrator, admiral, and Puritan.
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Roundhead
Roundheads were supporters of the Parliament of England during the English Civil War.
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Southsea Castle
Southsea Castle, historically also known as Chaderton Castle, South Castle and Portsea Castle, is an artillery fort originally constructed by Henry VIII on Portsea Island, Hampshire, in 1544.
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Square Tower
The Square Tower is one of the oldest parts of the fortifications of Portsmouth, England.
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William Waller
Sir William Waller (c. 1597 – 19 September 1668) was an English Parliamentary general during the English Civil War.
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References
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siege_of_Portsmouth
