New Model Army

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  • New Model Army
    • self-denying ordinance
      • Dec 1644 War Party introduced self-denying ordinance
      • separated political leadership in Parliament, from military command
      • Threatened the military integrity- Parliamentarian Armies due to whats desirable politically and how it might not be the best for the military
      • Main reason this was introduced because political unity broke down in Parliament
    • reasons for disunity-
      • Military set books; Earl of Essex- becoming demoralized, so difficult to win and his army was wary.
        • Began to align himself with peace party's calls, to make a settlement with the King. War party pressed for his removal
      • Religious Tensions: Caused by covenant. Radical religious pamhplets
        • triggered by collapse of censorship. Caused problems within the army
      • fear of disorder; Social tensions- Denzil Holles. Lower class soldiers rising through ranks
      • Impact of religious zeal among soldiers
      • anxiety about the future
    • Introduction of Ordinance
      • momentum was growing fast

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