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
the spanish armada set off for England in the summer of 1588
In July 29th 1588, The spanish armada appeared at the coasts of cornwall.
29/07/1588
July 1588 :p
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.
On August 6, 1588, during the Anglo-Spanish War, the Spanish Armada, a fleet sent by King Philip II of Spain to invade England, began its ill-fated journey. This date is significant as it marked the start of the fleet's encounter with adverse weather and naval challenges after being spotted by English forces. The Armada faced fierce resistance from the English navy, led by Sir Francis Drake and Lord Howard of Effingham, ultimately leading to its defeat. This event was a turning point in maritime history, signaling the decline of Spanish naval dominance.