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May 29, 2022 Leave a Comment

Anglo-Spanish War 1585-1604

Anglo-Spanish War (1585–1604)-This conflict, though never a declared war, was significant in both English and Spanish history. It began with the

November 9, 2016 Leave a Comment

Sir Francis Drake Attacks Cadiz

Galleys could only fire straight ahead; and, as they came on line abreast, Drake, passing with the Queen's four battle-ships athwart their course,

November 7, 2016 Leave a Comment

Elizabethan Naval Warfare

Drake's ideas of naval warfare were developing a step further, and the Queen for the moment listened.Continuing Drake Captures Cartegena; Raids

May 12, 2014 Leave a Comment

Calais Falls

Today's installment concludes England Looses Her Last French Territory,our selection from The Popular History of England by Charles Knight published

May 11, 2014 Leave a Comment

Battle of St. Quentin

The place was taken by storm, amid horrors which belong to such scenes at all times, but which were doubled by the rapacity of troops who fought even

May 7, 2014 Leave a Comment

England Looses Her Last French Territory

This series has three easy 5 minute installments. This first installment: Phillip II Attacks France.IntroductionAcross the Channel from the

March 11, 2014 Leave a Comment

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

March 10, 2014 Leave a Comment

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

March 9, 2014 Leave a Comment

The Empire Prepares

Throughout Continental Europe the Protestants, discomfited and dismayed, looked to England as their protector and refuge.Continuing Defeat of the

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