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Pronunciation: [spˈanɪʃ ɑːmˈɑːdə] (IPA)

The Spanish Armada, often referred to as the "Invincible Armada," was a naval fleet sent by King Philip II of Spain to invade England in 1588. The armada's mission was to overthrow Queen Elizabeth I and re-establish Catholicism in England. However, the English navy, led by Sir Francis Drake, defeated the Spanish Armada and prevented the invasion. Other synonyms for the Spanish Armada include "the Great Enterprise," "the Catholic Armada," and "the Duke of Medina Sidonia's Armada." Despite its failure, the Spanish Armada is still remembered as one of the most powerful naval forces in history.

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  • For the Spanish Armada to have conquered England in 1588 would not have been easy. King Philip's fleet would have needed several pieces of good fortune it did not get: a friendlier wind at Calais, perhaps, one that might have kept the English from launching their fireships against the Armada; and a falling-out between the Dutch and English that could have let the Duke of Parma put to sea from Dunkirk and join his army to the Duke of Medina Sidonia's fleet for the invasion of England. Getting Spanish soldiers across the Channel would have been the hard part. Had it been accomplished, the Spanish infantry, the best in the world at the time and commanded by a most able officer, very probably could have beaten Elizabeth's forces on land.
    Harry Turtledove

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