The English Civil War, which took place from 1642 to 1651, was heavily influenced by the plans and actions of both Parliament and King Charles I. This fight was not just about who was in charge but also about how England should be governed. Sadly, both sides faced many challenges.

What Parliament Did:

• Making Allies: Parliament tried to get help from the Scots, but this was tough. There was a lot of distrust, and the Scots had their own interests. This made it hard for them to work together.
• Building an Army: The New Model Army was created to fight for Parliament, but it took a long time to form. There were many arguments within the group, and they did not have enough supplies, which made it less effective.

What the King Did:

• Support from Loyalists: King Charles I depended on people who were loyal to him, but this support was not always strong. Many wealthy landowners felt pushed away by the King’s strong leadership style and backed away from helping him.
• Fighting in Battles: At first, the King won some battles, like Edgehill. But he struggled to keep his victories going and could not get all his forces to work together, which led to missed chances.

When we look at what both sides did, it’s clear that things looked tough for everyone. There was a lot of confusion, suspicion, and people were not on the same page. This chaos made the fighting even worse and caused many losses in lives and resources.

Finding a Solution: To fix these problems, both sides needed to have better leadership and clearer communication. If they had worked together instead of fighting among themselves, things might have turned out better. History shows us that even with all the difficulties, learning from mistakes could help lead to better ways of governing in the future.