# New Model Army is created (1645)

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Parliament reorganized its forces into a more centralized professional army. Within the broader Stuarts & Revolutions period, the shared monarchy of England, Scotland and Ireland produced conflicts over religion, taxation and sovereignty that culminated in civil war, revolution and union. This event is placed at 1645 in the chronology so it can be read alongside the political, military, social and cultural changes around it. The army became both a military instrument and a major political force.

## Why it matters
The army became both a military instrument and a major political force.

Ruler at the time: [Charles I](https://english-history.com/rulers/charles-i)

## Sources
- [Wikipedia topic lookup — New Model Army is created](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:Search?search=New+Model+Army+is+created&go=Go)
- [Encyclopaedia Britannica topic lookup — New Model Army is created](https://www.britannica.com/search?query=New+Model+Army+is+created)
- [Wikipedia — Timeline of British history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_British_history_%281600%E2%80%931699%29)
- [UK Parliament — Living Heritage](https://www.parliament.uk/about/living-heritage/)