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Spanish Armada
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fleet of Spanish ships, intended to attack England in 1588
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The Spanish Armada was a fleet of Spanish ships that set sail in 1588 with the goal of attacking England. Its failure to successfully invade England was a significant moment in European history, as it demonstrated that Spain's naval power could be challenged and helped establish England as a rising maritime power.
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- Part of
- Anglo-Spanish War
- Country
- Hispanic Monarchy
- Followed by
- Second Spanish Armada
- Location
- English Channel
- Image
- English Ships and the Spanish Armada, August 1588 RMG BHC0262.jpg
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- dissolved, abolished or demolished date
- 1588-08-01
- inception
- 1588-04-25
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Belligerents
England
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