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Was defeated by the English and the Protestant Wind in 1588?
The Spanish Armada
What was defeated by the British and the Protestant Wind in 1588?
Spanish Armada
Did the Spanish Armada invade England?
The armada did not invade England. It aas defeated by what was called a Protestant wind, because the wind was bad for the Spanish Catholic fleet and good for Protestant ruled England.
What type of natural occurrence was said to have helped the British navy defeat the mighty Spanish Armada in 1588?
A Protestant Wind
Why did the storm that battered the spanish armada as the protestant wind?
Since the English were Protestant and the Spanish were Catholic, the English believed that the storm was Protestant or on their side because it saved them from the Spanish invasion and having to be converted to Catholicism.
What was the date of the armada?
the spanish armada set off for England in the summer of 1588
What are the release dates for The First Churchills - 1969 The Protestant Wind - 1.6?
The First Churchills - 1969 The Protestant Wind - 1.6 was released on: UK: 1 November 1969 USA: 14 February 1971
Why did the armada defeated?
The Spanish Armada was defeated in 1588 primarily due to a combination of superior English naval tactics and unfavorable weather conditions. The English fleet, led by Sir Francis Drake, utilized faster, more maneuverable ships and employed innovative strategies, including the use of fire ships to disrupt the Spanish formations. Additionally, the Armada faced a series of storms, known as the "Protestant Wind," which further weakened their forces and scattered their ships. These factors ultimately led to a decisive victory for England, marking a significant turning point in naval power in Europe.
What was the weather during the spanish armada?
yes there was greatly, huge storms, strong currents and strong gales of wind..... :) :D ;S
What happened to the spanish armada in battle?
Off the coast of Gravelines, France, Spain’s so-called “ Invincible Armada ” is defeated by an English naval force under the command of Lord Charles Howard and Sir Francis Drake. After eight hours of furious fighting, a change in wind direction prompted the Spanish to break off from the battle and retreat toward the North Sea.
What is energy from wind called?
The conversion of wind energy into a useful form of energy is called the WIND... ENERGY. Have to add the ellipsis for it to work.
What did the Sea Dogs do in the Spanish Armada?
The ships weren't superior to those of the Spanish armada. Instead supposedly there was an English wind which made the ship sail faster and the English used that to their advantage. They ended up setting their ships on fire and sent them ramming into the Spanish ships. Due to the wind, by the time the Spanish realized what was happening, it was to late to turn around.
