Nonetheless, 1643 was a good year overall for Essex's army. In what was perhaps his finest hour, on 20 September, Essex's forces came off as the stronger side in the First Battle of Newbury. Despite not winning a decisive victory, the Parliamentarians forced the Royalists to withdraw to Oxford. This gave the Parliamentary army a clear road between Reading and London.
Nonetheless 1643 was a good year overall for Essex's army In what was perhaps his finest hour on 20 September Essex's forces came off as the stronger side in the First Battle of Newbury Despite not winning a decisive victory the Parliamentarians forced the Royalists to withdraw to Oxford This gave the Parliamentary army a clear road between Reading and London