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Q: What does Spain send to attack Britain in 1588?
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Who did Spain send to attack Britain in 1588?

The Spanish Armada was a Spanish fleet of 130 ships that sailed from A Coruña in August 1588, under the command of the Duke of Medina Sidonia with the purpose of escorting an army from Flanders to invade England.Note that they never actually made it as far as to attack Britain - rather the British and Dutch attacked the Armada, preventing an attack on Britain.


What did spain send to attack britain in 1588?

It was when the Spanish Armada was sent to invade Britain. Due mainly British weather, and the harrowing by the British fleet, the attack was a dismal failure. Many Spanish ships were sunk by stormy seas as they were forced to sail across the top of Scotland and then south between Ireland and England to reach their Spanish home.


What did Spain send to attack Britain?

It was when the Spanish Armada was sent to invade Britain. Due mainly British weather, and the harrowing by the British fleet, the attack was a dismal failure. Many Spanish ships were sunk by stormy seas as they were forced to sail across the top of Scotland and then south between Ireland and England to reach their Spanish home.


Who did Philip II send to conquer England in 1588?

His Most Catholic Majesty King Philip II of Spain sent the Spanish Armada to attack England to reconvert it to Catholicism. Some believe it was also partially retaliation for ELizabeth I's refusal to marry him.


Why wouldn't Queen Elizabeth send supplie to Roanoke?

Because of the imminent attack by the Spanish (Spanish Armada) in 1588, there was a stay of shipping, meaning that ships were not allowed to leave England. They were needed to form a defense against the attack. John White was not able to return to Roanoke Island until 1590.


Why was the Spanish Armada sent against Britain?

Conflicts in the New World infuriated the Spanish, and they decided to send the fleet of ships to attack and invade England.


Did Spain send out many explorers in the 1500's?

Spain sent out a few


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Spain was the first country to send explorers and colonists to the New World.


Why did Spain send soldiers to Mexico?

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What does Spain send to other countries?

Spain just sent other contries? YAWN.


Why did Britain want to send its criminals to far-away places in the 19th century?

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In a war between Spain and Portugal who would win?

Portugal would send spain to the moon