The first encounter between the fleets was at the Battle of Gravelines 8th August 1588 which gained England success
According to historians, the Spanish Armada began its voyage from Spain in July 1588 where it was responsible for overthrowing the Queen of England Elizabeth I.
According to historians, the Spanish Armada began its voyage from Spain in July 1588 where it was responsible for overthrowing the Queen of England Elizabeth I.
The surviving ships of the Spanish Armada returned to Spain in September, 1588.
August 1588
In July 29th 1588, The spanish armada appeared at the coasts of cornwall.
the spanish armada set off for England in the summer of 1588
July 1588 :p
29/07/1588
1st August 1588
The English say the date that they left but the Spanish say the date of the first attack.
29th of August 1588. It was spotted off the Lizard, Cornwall.
The Battle of Hastings that resulted in the defeat of Harold (who was killed) by William the Conqueror and the invasion of England by the Normans.