Meaning Ironsides
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IronsidesThe term applied to Cromwell's Cavalry, so-called because of their metal breastplates. Later applied to all Parliamentary cavalry who wore similar armour.
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Ironsidesname given to Cromwell’s horse and later applied to the cavalry of the Eastern Association.
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Ironsides(n) English general and statesman who led the parliamentary army in the English Civil War (1599-1658)
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IronsidesThe soldiers that served under Cromwell were so called, especially after the battle of Marston Moor, where they displayed an iron resolution.
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