ngzoqa.blogg.se - Englands defeat of the spanish armada helped to ensure englands naval dominance

The Royal Navy harnessed favourable weather conditions and deployed superior seamanship to thwart Spain’s ambitions and establish England as a formidable power at sea. Following several uneasy decades, Philip sent his great Armada to England, intent on thwarting England’s expansion and returning her to the Catholic faith. Once allies, Spain and England found themselves drifting apart.

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