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
11th Illinois Cavalry Regiment died of disease, for a total of 279 fatalities. 11th Illinois Cavalry Regiment The 11th Regiment Illinois Volunteer Cavalry was a cavalry regiment that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War. The regiment was raised by orator Robert Green Ingersoll, who became its first colonel, and Basile D. Weeks. The 11th Illinois Cavalry was mustered into service at Peoria, Illinois, on December 20, 1861. The regiment was mustered out on September 30, 1865. The regiment suffered the loss of 2 officers and 32 enlisted men who were killed in action or who died of their wounds in