Dan Snow Explains: The Incredible Spanish Armada!

Описание: In 1588, Spain’s mighty armada sailed to invade England and change the balance of power in Europe. Dan explains why Philip II launched the Armada, details the high-stakes clash in the Channel, and outlines the decisive tactics, leadership and luck that helped the English prevail.

0:00 Introduction
0:24 The First Truly Global Empire: Philip II & Elizabeth I
1:47 The Founding Myth of British Exceptionalism
4:44 Rivalry: The New World, Gold & the Protestant Reformation
7:29 Philip II's Hardline Catholic Empire
8:54 Elizabeth I, Heresy and the Low Countries
10:09 Francis Drake, Pirates & Raiding the Spanish Empire
13:16 Assembling the Armada: Spain's Invasion Plan
25:35 Drake's Famous Game of Bowls & Missing a Huge Opportunity
31:16 Old War vs. New War: Cannon and Naval Doctrine
46:34 The Problem with Logistics: Where Was Parma's Army?
50:08 The Fire Ships of Calais & The Battle of Gravelines
1:01:00 The Long, Terrible Journey Home

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