The fire-ships at night defeated the Armada.Continuing Defeat of the Spanish Armada,our selection from The Fifteen Decisive Battles of the World:
More on Spanish Forces
The design of the Spaniards was that the armada should give them, at least for a time, the command of the sea.Continuing Defeat of the Spanish
Comparison of Forces
The ships of the royal navy at this time amounted to no more than thirty-six . .. .Continuing Defeat of the Spanish Armada,our selection from The
Strategies for England’s Defense
Fleets are more mobile than armies. An invading force, having command of the sea, can land unopposed anywhere.Continuing Defeat of the Spanish
England Prepares
I know I have the body but of a weak and feeble woman, but I have the heart and stomach of a king, and of a king of England, too.”Continuing Defeat
The Empire Prepares
Throughout Continental Europe the Protestants, discomfited and dismayed, looked to England as their protector and refuge.Continuing Defeat of the
Europe’s Balance of Power
Under Philip II, Spain reached the zenith of power.Continuing Defeat of the Spanish Armada,our selection from The Fifteen Decisive Battles of the
Defeat of the Spanish Armada
This series has nine easy 5 minute installments. This first installment: Let’s Bowl.IntroductionSpain’s war against England had been a long time
The Great White Fleet (Battleships 2)
Time: December 16, 1907Place: Hampton Roads, VirginiaPicture: 4 Connecticutt Class Battleships, USS Kansas in lead, clear port on the first day of