The siege of Drogheda on September 11 in 1649, is another victory for Parliament and the New Model Army under Cromwell's command directly. This victory would however tarnish his reputation and relations between England and Ireland for the rest of history. The English forces under Cromwell had besieged a Royalist Army at Drogheda, the fort protecting the North of Dublin. The battle started as soon as the Marquis of Ormond, refused to surrender. Cromwell immediately ordered his cannons to breach the Easter and Southern walls of the fort. Following this Cromwell and his men stormed both of the new holes in the defenses and after hard fighting drove the Royalist back. It is at this moment in the battle, that Cromwell ordered their to be no quarter for prisoner. His Cavalry surrounded the city so nobody could escape, and his men slaughtered the defenders and even many Catholic priests were put to the sword. Many Irish civilians were caught in the heat of the battle as well. In total Cromwell lost about 150 men, while 2,000 or so people in Drogheda were massacred. This was no battle, but a slaughter.

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