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The English navy defeated the Spanish Armada because their ships were smaller and lighter than Spain's heavy galleons. The English's navy darted around the Armada firing cannon after cannon until the Spanish finnally gave up and headed home.
On their way home, however, a massive storm hit them and less than half of the fleet made it home alive.
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∙ 13y agoThe English navy defeated the Spanish Armada because their ships were smaller and lighter than Spain's heavy galleons. The English's navy darted around the Armada firing cannon after cannon until the Spanish finnally gave up and headed home.
On their way home, however, a massive storm hit them and less than half of the fleet made it home alive.
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∙ 12y agoThe English defeated the mighty Spanish Armada , under the command of Sir Francis Drake. The win was mainly due the fact that English ships were smaller and the Armada were very large . So the spanish shells flew over the English ship or damaged the flag While the English shells made holes in the centre of the Spanish ships.masts or the sails.
AnswerI'm afraid there is a lot more to it than that, when the armada was anchored at Gravelines they were attacked with fire ships which threw the Spanish fleet in to disarray for want of a better word, then the fact that the English gunners were better trained and their guns weren't so unwieldy so they could lay down far more shot and luckily the wind was in our favour, the Spanish lost far more boats trying to get home than they did in the battle and again because of the weather/wind and the threat of the pursuing English fleet they had to sail all the way around England in an anti clock wise direction. This answer still leaves out loads of detail though.Wiki User
∙ 10y agoThe Spanish royalty and military leaders believed that the English navy could be conquered if a strong enough force could be assembled against it. Therefore, they sent a huge fleet of heavily armed warships (the Armada) to defeat the English fleet and take the first step in claiming England for Spain. Unfortunately, they greatly underestimated the strength of the English navy and the resolve of the English people.
The English were aware of Spain's attempt to invade them, thanks to spies in the Spanish court. Under the supervision of Queen Elizabeth I and the direction of Sir Francis Drake, a warning system was set up along the eastern coast, consisting of scouts who ignited bonfires at the first sight of the Spanish galleons. The English, intent on protecting their land, sent out their formidable navy and successfully repelled the Armada, destroying or crippling most of the Spanish ships. The English were fortunate, since the Armada had been greatly weakened during their journey by ferocious storms that sank some of the vessels.
Note: The Engish would probably not have used the Spanish word "armada" to describe their own navy. "Fleet" or "navy" would probably be the best word to use.
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∙ 15y agoWiki User
∙ 13y agoBecause the weather for the English was on their side, not the Spanish, since England had smaller ships than the Armada.
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Where did England defeat the Spanish Armada in 1588?
The Spanish Armada tried to attack England through the Rocky Coast of Ireland, but they failed. The ships of the Spanish Armada were destroyed when they hit the Rock of the Rocky Coast of Ireland.
Was the spanish armada a fleet of a 130 ships?
yes, it was.
Why was the defeat od the spanish armada important to north American colonization?
The Spanish Armada was when a huge navy of Spanish ships went over to England and got crushed: by mother nature mostly. It was devestating to the Spanish.
How many british ships were they in the spanish armada?
34 warships and 163 armed merchant vessels
Did spanish armada sail to or land in Ireland 1588?
There were numerous wrecks of fleeing Armada ships off the western and northern coasts of Ireland after their defeat in the English Channel. The best account is 'Ireland: Graveyard of the Spanish Armada' by Kilfeather.
What did Sea Dogs have that led to their defeat of the Spanish Armada?
Faster ships
What was the Armada?
Armada is the Spanish word for a fleet of ships. The Spanish Armada was a fleet of 150 ships with 29,000 men. It was put together by the Spanish in 1588 to invade England. Its defeat was a major blow to Spain. The event can be seen as signaling the end of the dominance of Spain and the Spanish Empire and the rise of the importance of England and the British Empire.
What did sir Walter Raleigh do in the spanish armada?
As he was English, he wasn't part of the Spanish Armada, the name tells you it was a fleet of ships from SPAIN. He did however, defeat the Spanish.
Where did England defeat the Spanish Armada in 1588?
The Spanish Armada tried to attack England through the Rocky Coast of Ireland, but they failed. The ships of the Spanish Armada were destroyed when they hit the Rock of the Rocky Coast of Ireland.
Which of Henry viii offspring was the ruler when English ships defeat the spanish armada?
Queen Elizabeth I.
What was the ratio of British and spanish ships in the battle against the armada?
10 to 1
Was the spanish armada a fleet of a 130 ships?
yes, it was.
Why was the defeat od the spanish armada important to north American colonization?
The Spanish Armada was when a huge navy of Spanish ships went over to England and got crushed: by mother nature mostly. It was devestating to the Spanish.
How many british ships were they in the spanish armada?
34 warships and 163 armed merchant vessels
Did spanish armada sail to or land in Ireland 1588?
There were numerous wrecks of fleeing Armada ships off the western and northern coasts of Ireland after their defeat in the English Channel. The best account is 'Ireland: Graveyard of the Spanish Armada' by Kilfeather.
What advantage did the British have during the battle of the Spanish armada?
They had smaller, faster ships that were a big advantage rather than Spain's ships.
How did the Spanish armadas defeat England and France?
The Spanish Armada didn’t defeat England. They tried, but ended up with all ships shipwrecked on the shores of Scotland. A storm came up and the tide had also changed taking them out to sea rather than towards the shore. The French didn’t have the Spanish Armada attack.
