Although Cromwell lacked military experience, he created and led a superb force of cavalry, the 'Ironsides', and rose from the rank of captain to that of lieutenant-general in three years.

虽然克伦威尔缺乏军事经验，但他创建并带领了一支优秀的骑兵部队勇敢之人，仅用了3年，就从上尉升至中将。