The drama is set in 1588 during the attack of the Spanish Armada. A young boy - Thomas Harte - and his father have just arrived onboard one of the English ships. They are not expecting to stay ...

by means of the Spanish Armada. Philip’s plans for the invasion of England were quickly prepared, but when they were leaked to the English, Sir Francis Drake sailed for Cadiz, Spain in May 1587.

The Spanish Armada galleon sank in 1588 ... own personal risk and it's thanks to them that we have this snapshot of history to share with people today". The museum's 'An Armada Shipwreck- La ...

Commander of the Armada and his second in command, a man called Juan Martinez de Recalde illustrates the fierce naval battles between England and Spain. Watch the full documentary on BBC Select ...

Michael B Barry reminds us that there was more than a hint of good fortune about how the events of the Spanish Armada unfolded in favour of the English ...

The Master of the Armada. The Life and Reign of Philip II of Spain. By Jean H. Mariéjol. (Hamish Hamilton; 18/-.) D.J.A.

And on 28 April 1588, with 130 ships under the command of the Duke of Medina Sidonia carrying 8,000 sailors and 18,000 soldiers, the Spanish Armada set sail from Lisbon. Don't miss the latest ...

From the tragic optimism of World War I's Gallipoli Campaign, orchestrated by figures like Winston Churchill, to the ...