Battle of Alford

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The Battle of Alford was an engagement of the Scottish Civil War. It took place near the village of Alford, Aberdeenshire, on 2 July 1645. During the battle, the Royalist general James Graham, 1st Marquess of Montrose defeated the forces of the Covenanter-dominated Scottish government, commanded by William Baillie.

Map of the battle of Alford, 1645Map of the battle of Alford, 1645
Map of the battle of Alford, 1645Map of the battle of Alford, 1645
288 of `History of the Great Civil War. 1642-1649. (Sixth series.)` (11184689025)288 of 'History of the Great Civil War. 1642-1649. (Sixth series.)' (11184689025)
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    commonsimageMap of the battle of Alford, 1645 Commons
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