Armarda 1588 Flashcards
When was the battle of Graveline
8th August 1588
What would happen to England if Spain succeeded
Becomes catholic
What part did Mary Queen of Scots play
She was catholic and was rumored to be a part of a plot to kill Elizabeth, later was beheaded
What singed the beard of Philip II
Francis Drake, privateer destroyed the port of cadiz in 1587 which had 30 ships ready to go to England
What boat did Francis drake go back for
The Rosario
What were the tactics deployed by england
Barrage them with cannon ball fire stay far enough away 5x faster fire modified cannon
What happened in Calais
English sent fire ships towards Spanish making them cut anchor and sail off meaning they couldn’t dock again
What was the final blow to Spain
Half the fleet were destroyed when heading home 65/120 returned
who were the Spanish leaders
Duke Of Medina Sidonia and Recalde
who were the English leaders
francis drake and Charles Howard
What were the tactics deployed by Spain
get close and grapple onto the english ships and beat them hand to hand
What was the difference between the two leaders
Spanish leader Medina sidonia and Charles howard were both not used to life at sea whereas Francis and recalde knew what to do, Charles simply listened to Francis and Medina Sidonia didn’t listen to recalde
