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Battle of Newtownbutler in the Williamite War...
Battle of Newtownbutler in the Williamite War...
Item # 705083
August 22, 1689
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Aug. 22, 1689
* The Battle of Newtownbutler
* County Fermanagh - Irleand
* Williamite vs. Jacobite troops
The most notable content would be a detailed report on the Battle of Newtownbutler in Ireland, which carries over to take half of page 2. This battle was part of the Williamite War in Ireland between the forces of William III and Mary II and those of King James II.
Complete as a single sheet issue, 6 1/2 by 11 inches, nice condition.
AI notes: The Battle of Newtownbutler, fought on 31 July 1689 near Newtownbutler in County Fermanagh, was an important early engagement in the Williamite War in Ireland, involving Williamite forces loyal to William III and Jacobite troops supporting the deposed James II. The Jacobite army, commanded by Lord Mountcashel, advanced into the Enniskillen region to suppress local Protestant resistance, but was met by a well-prepared Williamite force under Colonel William Wolseley, largely made up of experienced Enniskillen fighters. During the battle, the Williamites held strong positions and exploited poor Jacobite coordination, causing confusion and a rapid collapse in Jacobite morale; what began as an organised withdrawal turned into a disorderly retreat, with significant losses and the capture of Mountcashel himself. The decisive Williamite victory secured Enniskillen and much of Ulster for William III, dealt a serious blow to Jacobite control in the north, and provided an early boost to Williamite confidence that would influence the course of the war leading up to larger battles such as the Boyne in 1690.
Category: The 1600's and 1700's
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