Spanish Armada, 1st
At the outset Sidonia has 128 warships and 2 converted merchant ships under his command, the plan is to sail through the English Channel and.
Spanish Armada, 1st
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Spanish Armada, 1st
The Armada is attacked by 200 English ships, assisted by the Dutch navy, in the North Sea at Gravelines, a fire-ship attack drives the Armada ships from their anchorage, and.
Spanish Armada, 1st
The Armada is blown north up the east coast of England and attempts a return to Spain by sailing around Scotland and out into the Atlantic, past Ireland but very severe weather destroys a portion of the fleet, and more than 24 vessels are wrecked.
Spanish Armada, 1st
The Armada is sent to suppress English support for the United Provinces, part of the Spanish Netherlands, and to cut off attacks against Spanish possessions in the New World and the Atlantic treasure fleets.
Spanish Armada, 1st
The expedition is supported by Pope Sixtus V, with the promise of a subsidy should it make land.
Spanish Armada, 1st
The fleet was to be commanded by the highly experienced Elvaro de , but he died in May 1588, a few months before the sailing date, and Medina Sidonia is appointed in his place.
Spanish Armada, 1st
anchor off the coast of Flanders unite with the Duke of Parmas army & invade south east England.
Spanish Armada, 1st
in the ensuing Battle the Spanish abandon their rendezvous with Parma.
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