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Title
Preston
Description
Since the start of the uprising in October 1715, Forster, in command of the Jacobite forces, had kept his small army on the move hoping to recruit more soldiers. By early November, he was at Preston. Unbeknown to Forster, Wills, …
Publisher
Date
1715-11-12
Scenario#
J14
Scenario Description
Since the start of the uprising in October 1715, Forster, in command of the Jacobite forces, had kept his small army on the move hoping to recruit more soldiers. By early November, he was at Preston. Unbeknown to Forster, Wills, having marched out of Manchester was hot on his heels. On the morning of 12 November 1715 his troops were just one mile from the town. Wills dismounted his dragoons and planned to launch an attack 011 the east and north sides of the town, while his cavalry was held in reserve. The first assault, on the east, took place around 2pm. Government troops attempted to overrun the barricade across the main road into the town, but were repelled, suffering heavy losses. Although the original plan had been for combined assaults, but poor coordination meant the attacks weren’t synchronized. The attack from the north was made around sunset, approximately 5pm. Under Colonel Mackintosh the Jacobites fiercely defended their position, once again and repulsed the Government troops. The Government army was reinforced during the night and surrounded the town, which prompted Forster to send Henry Oxburgh to negotiate a truce and despite awful terms, Forster surrendered.
Location
Preston, England
Battle Narrative
The Battle of Preston, also referred to as the Preston Fight, was fought during the Jacobite Rising of 1715.
Narrative Source
Combatants
Jacobites
Great Britain

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