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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 else can I help you with?
How many cannons did the English fleet have in their battle with the Spanish Armada?
the spanish armada had an arey of gun mainly cannons and one shot pistles and rifles they had poor tic taks and wanted to win but did not.
Who won the battle of gravelines?
The Battle of Gravelines is the name given to two battles. Spain defeated France in 1588 and the English defeated the Spanish Armada in the same year
Was the spanish armada in a naval battle won by Spain?
Won by the English at the Battle of Gravelines, 8th August 1588
The portuguese armada was defeated in 1588 by stormy weather and the english navy?
You mean that the Spanish Armada was defeated by the English Navy and bad weather. The English navy achieved a victory over the Spanish at the Battle of Gravelines and sever storms disrupted the Spanish fleet
Where did the English stop chasing the spanish armada?
After the Battle of Gravelines on the 8th August 1588, of the coast of the Netherlands. The very bad weather dispersed the Spanish Fleet
How many cannons did the English fleet have in their battle with the Spanish Armada?
the spanish armada had an arey of gun mainly cannons and one shot pistles and rifles they had poor tic taks and wanted to win but did not.
What day did the spanish armada confront the English ships?
At the Battle of Gravelines, Monday, 8th August 1588
Who won the battle of gravelines?
The Battle of Gravelines is the name given to two battles. Spain defeated France in 1588 and the English defeated the Spanish Armada in the same year
Was the spanish armada in a naval battle won by Spain?
Won by the English at the Battle of Gravelines, 8th August 1588
What battles were in the Spanish Armada?
The Battle of Gravelines, 8th August 1588
The portuguese armada was defeated in 1588 by stormy weather and the english navy?
You mean that the Spanish Armada was defeated by the English Navy and bad weather. The English navy achieved a victory over the Spanish at the Battle of Gravelines and sever storms disrupted the Spanish fleet
Where did the English stop chasing the spanish armada?
After the Battle of Gravelines on the 8th August 1588, of the coast of the Netherlands. The very bad weather dispersed the Spanish Fleet
What happened in the battle of graveline?
The Battle of Gravelines was two battles that both occurred in 1558. The first Battle of Gravelines was fought on July 13, 1558, at Gravelines, near Calais, France, Spain defeated France. In August, 1558, the Spanish Armada was defeated by the English.
How did cannon balls fail for the Spanish armada?
They failed as they were underpowered compared to the English ones which could shoot at the ships out of the spanish cannons range
What happen to the armada?
Spanish Armada was a fleet of 130 ships under the command of Duke of Medina Sidonia which sailed in 1588 from A Coruna to escort a Spanish army from Flanders to invade England. The aims of armada included overthrowing Elizabeth I's reign in England, end of Tudor Protestant dynasty in England, end of English interference in Spanish Netherlands and safeguarding Spanish shipping interests against English and Dutch privateering.
What was the name of the fleet defeated by the English navy in Shakespearian times?
The Spanish Armada was defeated by an English fleet commanded by Charles Howard the 1st Earl of Nottingham on August 8, 1588 in the Battle of Gravelines.
Who is the Duke of Medina Sidonia?
I am about 99% sure that he commanded the Spanish Armada at Gravelines in 1588, but this contributor knows little about him otherwise.
