Battle of Gravelines

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  • Created by: ethansay
  • Created on: 19-11-19 19:26
Year of Battle
1588
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Why it started
English Fireships broke the Spanish Formation and Medina Sidonia's ships scattered
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It was the first time they Engaged
It was the first time the English properly engaged with the Armada.
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English Victory
It is generally considered an English victory but in fact they never took full advantage of the attack.
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What happened after?
England continued to use the wind as it remained in their favour.
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Damage Suffered
There was no damage suffered by the English in the Battle and the Spanish received very little
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Why did the fighting stop?
The English broke off the fight as the weather worsened
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How did the armada escape?
The wind shifted direction so they escaped Northwards
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Card 2

Front

Why it started

Back

English Fireships broke the Spanish Formation and Medina Sidonia's ships scattered

Card 3

Front

It was the first time they Engaged

Back

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Card 4

Front

English Victory

Back

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Card 5

Front

What happened after?

Back

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