As soon as the war began, the creation of a pious and professional army to serve the English Parliament became his principal concern, and in 1645 he pushed for the formation of a standing army, with central funding and central direction.
In some cultures in the Northern Hemisphere, the astronomical March equinox (varying between 19 and 21 March) is taken to mark the first day of spring, and the Northern solstice (around 21 June) is taken as the first day of summer. In other traditions, the equinox is taken as mid-spring.
The 1st day of spring marks the spring equinox, a time of renewed passion, transformation and rebirth. This year on the 20th March at 04.30am GMT, the sun shines directly on the equator. This day is the 1st day of spring on our calendar and known as the spring equinox.