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The Battle Between the Spanish Armada and the British Fleet
~1588~
In the later part of the 16th century, Spain was the major international
power and either ruled, colonized, or exercised influence over much of
the known world. Spanish power was at its height and Spains leader,
King Philip II, pledged to conquer the Protestant heretics in England
that began as a result of the Reformation. ...
Elizabeth encouraged Sir Francis Drake and other English seamen to raid
Spanish ships and towns to invest in some of their wealth. The English
also began to aid the Dutch Protestants who were rebelling against
Spanish rule. The Treaty of Nonsuch (1585) along with damaging raids by
Drake against the Spanish commerce finally convinced Philip that a direct
invasion of England was necessary. ... He drew up a
flawless plan that wouldnt underrating Englands ability to defend
herself, Philip organized a brilliant fleet, which he called his Spanish
Armada. It was called Invincible, the fleet of unprecedented size and
strength. His Armada consisted of about 130 ships from his Mediterranean
and Atlantic fleets, from the Portuguese navy and his allies, with as
many as 8,000 seamen and possibly 19,000 soldiers. These ships were to
join 30,000 troops who had been fighting in the Spanish Netherlands under
Philips commander, the Duke of Parma.
Approximate Word count = 1091
Approximate Pages = 4.4
(250 words per page double spaced)
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