The Defence Ministry in Moscow says the fighting broke out after the rebels attacked a government artillery unit.

俄罗斯国防部称战斗是由反叛军袭击政府军炮兵部队引起的。

Cromwell's strategy of speed succeeded as he took the initiative and attacked the Scottish advanced units before the forces in the rear could properly form up and come to their aid.

克伦威尔的速度策略取得了成功，他在后方部队还没来得及集结前，就先发制人，向苏格兰先头部队发起进攻。