Spanish Armada Sets Sail: 130 Ships Against England
The Spanish Armada shattered against English fireships and North Atlantic storms, sinking over a third of its 130 vessels and compelling Philip II to abandon his invasion of England. This catastrophic defeat ended Spain's naval dominance, halted the spread of Catholicism in Britain, and secured Protestant rule under Queen Elizabeth I for generations.
May 28, 1588
438 years ago
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