Ripple Field 1643
Apr 13 Early in the morning Waller marched his troops north from Tewkesbury to reinforce the guard on the bridge over the Severn at Upton. However Prince Maurice got there first, drove off the guard and started to cross with his cavalry.

Waller took up defensive positions just to the north of the village of Ripple.

 

 Waller had with him 3 regiments of horse and dragoons, together with some of Massey's Bluecoats (about 1,300 men). Maurice had 2,000.
Waller only had a few hastily-gathered guns from Tewkesbury and very little of the right ammunition, so his opening salvo was inaccurate and useless.

Waller sent a forlorn hope of cavalry forward, but these were driven back by the fire of the Royalist musketeers in the hedges. Maurice suspected a trap and did not chase after them.

At this point, Waller decided to retreat back to Tewkesbury, hotly pursued by Maurice's cavalry. The dragoons protecting the opening of the narrow hedged road were soon scattered, but Haselrige's horse rode back to rescue them. The withdrawal was well-managed, and although there was a greater loss of men for the Parliamentarians the tactic ensured the safety of Tewkesbury.

 
Royalist (2,000): Prince Maurice, Lord Grandison

Parliament (1,300): William Waller, Haselrige