English Civil War year, Oliver Cromwell formed his troop of "Ironsides", a disciplined unit that demonstrated his military leadership ability. With their assistance, he won a victory at the Battle of Gainsborough in July. At this stage, from 7 to 9 August 1643, there were some popular demonstrations in London—both pro and against war. They were protesting at Westminster. A peace demonstration by London women, which turned violent, was suppressed by William Waller's regiment of horse. Some women were beaten and even killed, and many arrested. Following these events of August, the representative of Venice in England reported to the doge that the
20th Pennsylvania Cavalry Regiment it was consolidated with the 2nd Pennsylvania Cavalry to form the 1st Pennsylvania Provisional Cavalry; the new unit being mustered out a month later. 20th Pennsylvania Cavalry Regiment The 20th Pennsylvania Cavalry (181st Volunteers) was a cavalry regiment of the Union Army in the American Civil War. They were raised in Harrisburg and Philadelphia in 1863 and were commissioned for six months service. Most companies were sent to do guard duty. Soldiers such as Daniel Ernest were recruited in areas such as Perry County. Ernest would later join the 208th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry and would suffer a slight wound at