The Spanish Armada, 1588

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  1. 3. This was something the Spanish Armada and the Spanish soldiers lacked
  2. 5. These ships were used to great effect on the Spanish fleet anchored at Calais
  3. 6. The strong formation the Spanish Armada adopted
  4. 8. The religion Queen Elizabeth I believed in
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  1. 1. A civil war in this country meant King Philip of Spain could focus his attention on England
  2. 2. An illness the Spanish commander suffered from
  3. 3. In 1587, Sir Francis Drake sailed into this harbour and destroyed 30 Spanish warships
  4. 4. Her execution can be regarded as one of the reasons for the Armada
  5. 7. These were lit on top of hills to warn people in England of a possible invasion. Sir Francis Drake was also notified by this method.