England

The greatest of all countries of protestant religion. Due to its lack of military organization it could not take an active part either in the struggle of the Netherlands for independence nor in the Thirty Years' War. The same disorganization showed in the civil war. The army of Charles I, as well as the troops of Parliament, while they numbered 60-70 thousand soldiers, still presented a very irregular army. They weren't capable of achieving any significant victory. This situation remained unchanged until 1645, when Cromwell began to form a regular, skilled parliamentary army, which, when finished, presented a military corporation of the strictest discipline. This discipline was based on religion. The cavalry comprised about one third of the entire army. Soldiers received huge salaries and could afford the lives of gentlemen. Also, England had a very mighty, well-equipped and numerous fleet which long prevailed on the sea, after their famous victory over the Spanish armada. Due to its beneficial (insular) geographical position and strong fleet, no enemy intruders were able to reach this territory. An active colonial policy also gained England enormous territories in the "New World".

Unique units - Highlander, Bagpiper