It was when the Spanish Armada was sent to invade Britain. Due mainly British weather, and the harrowing by the British fleet, the attack was a dismal failure. Many Spanish ships were sunk by stormy seas as they were forced to sail across the top of Scotland and then south between Ireland and England to reach their Spanish home.
The Spanish Armada was a Spanish fleet of 130 ships that sailed from A Coruña in August 1588, under the command of the Duke of Medina Sidonia with the purpose of escorting an army from Flanders to invade England.Note that they never actually made it as far as to attack Britain - rather the British and Dutch attacked the Armada, preventing an attack on Britain.
In 1588, Spain sent the Spanish Armada to attack Britain. This fleet consisted of around 130 ships, including warships and support vessels, aiming to overthrow Queen Elizabeth I and restore Catholic rule. The Armada was a response to English support for Protestant rebels in the Netherlands and attacks on Spanish treasure ships. However, it ultimately faced defeat due to poor planning, adverse weather, and the tactical prowess of the English navy.
In 1588, Spain sent the Spanish Armada to attack Britain. This formidable fleet consisted of around 130 ships, including warships and transport vessels, with the aim of invading England and overthrowing Queen Elizabeth I. The Armada was ultimately defeated by a combination of British naval tactics and adverse weather conditions, marking a significant turning point in European naval history.
Great Britain did not conquer Spain.
its neither in Spain nor in Gt. Britain
It was known in Great Britain as the Spanish Armada. (Spanish: Grande y Felicísima Armada, literally "Great and Most Fortunate Navy").
Spain is approximately 167 kilometer's from great Britain
Spain and Britain
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It was when the Spanish Armada was sent to invade Britain. Due mainly British weather, and the harrowing by the British fleet, the attack was a dismal failure. Many Spanish ships were sunk by stormy seas as they were forced to sail across the top of Scotland and then south between Ireland and England to reach their Spanish home.
Buccaneers were hired by the British Crown to attack Spanish merchantmen because Britain and Spain were at war. Pirates were criminals who attacked anyone they wanted.
Spain feared a U.S. alliance with Great Britain