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.
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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.
Spanish Armada, 1st
Medina Sidonia initially commanded 128 warships and two converted merchant ships.
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
The fleet was to sail through the English Channel, anchor off Flanders, join the Duke of Parma's army, and invade southeastern England.
Spanish Armada, 1st
On the day after Gravelines, the wind had backed, southerly, enabling Medina Sidonia to move the Armada northward (away from the French coast), the English pursue the Spanish fleet, to prevent it returning to escort Parma.
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.
Spanish Armada, 1st
very severe weather destroys a portion of the fleet, and more than 24 vessels are wrecked.
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