The Monmouth Rebellion
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Sedgemoor, the Firefight
The firefight has started and neither side wishes to give ground but the weight of the enemy shot is increasing.
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Sedgemoor, of our Line
Now we must deploy into Line and engage the enemy, for we are now committed to this fight.
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Sedgemoor, of Greys Flight
As we advance our own horse cause disruption as they flee through our ranks
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Longmoor, July 6. 1685
This night we march to Longmoor to surprise the enemy but a troopers pistol goes off at half-cock.
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Castlefield, July 5. 1685
By late afternoon it is clear our enemy camps at Weston but leaves their right flank in the air.
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Bridgwater, July 5. 1685
This afternoon we prepare to march overnight to Axbridge meanwhile the enemy has advanced to Westonzoyland
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Bridgwater, July 4. 1685
The Army remains at Bridgwater and this evening the local men are allowed to return to their homes as the enemy doesn’t press us.
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Whitehall, July 4. 1685
The Rebels sack and pillage Wells and are now in Bridgwater and 3 Scotch Regiments have marched from London.
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