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The English used fire-ships against the Spanish Armada in 1588 as a tactical surprise to disrupt the enemy's formation. They sent unmanned ships filled with combustibles into the anchored Spanish fleet, causing panic and chaos among the Spanish sailors. This forced the Armada to scatter and abandon their planned strategy, significantly weakening their position. The successful use of fire-ships contributed to the ultimate defeat of the Armada.
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Why didn't the English ships fire their cannons at the Battle off Gravelines during The Spanish Armada until the English were closer to the Spanish ships?
The English ships did fire their cannons at the Battle off Gravelines during The Spanish Armada when at a distance. But they saw those shots only did minor damage, such as to the sails. So, the English drew closer to the Spanish ships and rapidly fired their cannons broadside against them. The Spanish incurred significant damage from this tactic.
What did the English ships look like in the spanish armada?
With out a doubt the English ships were better made and they were lighter and moved through the water quicker. Spanish ships may have been more elaborate but they were more like clunkers and they did not move as easily through the water. Spanish ships were also easier to sink and they did not have as many weapons and the British ships.
Was the spanish armada a fleet of a 130 ships?
yes, it was.
When the Spanish Armada was defeated England remained independent and?
kis ships were smaller and faster than English ships.
How many english men fought in the spanish armada?
Approximately 30,000 English soldiers and sailors fought against the Spanish Armada in 1588. The English fleet, commanded by leaders like Sir Francis Drake and Lord Howard of Effingham, consisted of around 200 ships. The conflict ultimately marked a significant moment in naval history, with the English forces successfully defending against the Spanish invasion.
Which spanish kings mighty armada of 130 ships was routed by the English in 1588?
It was Phillips II ships that fought against the Spanish armada
How did the English turn fishing ships into weapons during the Spanish Armada?
i think toontown the best thats how they turend the english against the spanish armada
Why didn't the English ships fire their cannons at the Battle off Gravelines during The Spanish Armada until the English were closer to the Spanish ships?
The English ships did fire their cannons at the Battle off Gravelines during The Spanish Armada when at a distance. But they saw those shots only did minor damage, such as to the sails. So, the English drew closer to the Spanish ships and rapidly fired their cannons broadside against them. The Spanish incurred significant damage from this tactic.
How many English soilders in the amarda?
No English in the Armada because it was Spanish ships
Did sir francais drake die in the Spanish armada?
No this is not true as Sir Francis Drake did not loose his war with the Spanish Armada. as the Armada were very large ships and Drakes were smaller , the Spanish cannonballs flew above the English ships, sand the English shells hit the Armada ship in the centre causing damage.
How many ships did the English have in the spanish armada?
They had around 80 and the spanish had 138.
What was the ratio of British and spanish ships in the battle against the armada?
10 to 1
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.
What did the English ships look like in the spanish armada?
With out a doubt the English ships were better made and they were lighter and moved through the water quicker. Spanish ships may have been more elaborate but they were more like clunkers and they did not move as easily through the water. Spanish ships were also easier to sink and they did not have as many weapons and the British ships.
What did the English use 80 ships for in august 1588?
they used 80 ships for carrying their own shizzle
Why was the Spanish Armada importance?
The Spanish Armada was important because the main reason for sailing towards England in 1588 was to overthrow the English throne and Queen Elizabeth I. The Spanish Armada was an invincible until it was defeated by the English naval ships. The invasion of England was thwarted.
Was the spanish armada a fleet of a 130 ships?
yes, it was.
