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The Spanish Armada — The Spanish Armada † Catholic Encyclopedia ► The Spanish Armada The Spanish Armada, also called the Invincible Armada (infra), and more correctly La Armada Grande, was a fleet (I) intended to invade England and to put an end to the… … Catholic encyclopedia
(the) Spanish Armada — the Spanish Armada [the Spanish Armada] ; » ↑Armada … Useful english dictionary
Spanish Armada in Ireland — The Spanish Armada in Ireland refers to the landfall made upon the coast of Ireland in September 1588 of a large portion of the 130 strong fleet sent by Philip II for the invasion of England. Following its defeat at the Battle of Gravelines, the… … Wikipedia
The Spanish Tragedy — The Spanish Tragedie: or, Hieronimo is mad againe is an Elizabethan tragedy written by Thomas Kyd between 1582 ndash;92. Highly popular and influential in its time, The Spanish Tragedy established a new genre in English theatre, the revenge play… … Wikipedia
Battle of the Spanish Armada — noun in the English Channel a small fleet of British ships successfully defeated the large armada sent from Spain by Philip II to invade England • Regions: ↑English Channel • Instance Hypernyms: ↑naval battle … Useful english dictionary
Spanish Armada — Battle of Gravelines Part of the Anglo Spanish War The Spanish Armada and English ships in August 1588, by unknown painter (English School, 16th century … Wikipedia
Armada, The Spanish — • A fleet intended to invade England and to put an end to the long series of English aggressions against the colonies and possessions of the Spanish Crown Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006 … Catholic encyclopedia
Spanish Armada, The — • A fleet intended to invade England and to put an end to the long series of English aggressions against the colonies and possessions of the Spanish Crown Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006 … Catholic encyclopedia
Spanish Armada — /spænɪʃ aˈmadə/ (say spanish ah mahduh) noun the, a fleet sent by Spain against England in 1588; forced from the Channel by the English fleet and later shattered and dispersed by storms. Also, the Armada, the Invincible Armada. {See armada} …
Structure of the Spanish Navy in the 21st century — The Structure of the Spanish Navy in the New Millennium From the early years of the 21st century the structure of the Spanish Navy has changed, and under the new structure the Spanish Naval Force (Fuerza de Acción Marítima [FAM]) has been… … Wikipedia
