Battle of Gravelines 0.0 / 5 ? HistoryElizabethan EnglandGCSEAQA Created by: ethansayCreated on: 19-11-19 19:26 Year of Battle 1588 1 of 8 Why it started English Fireships broke the Spanish Formation and Medina Sidonia's ships scattered 2 of 8 It was the first time they Engaged It was the first time the English properly engaged with the Armada. 3 of 8 English Victory It is generally considered an English victory but in fact they never took full advantage of the attack. 4 of 8 What happened after? England continued to use the wind as it remained in their favour. 5 of 8 Damage Suffered There was no damage suffered by the English in the Battle and the Spanish received very little 6 of 8 Why did the fighting stop? The English broke off the fight as the weather worsened 7 of 8 How did the armada escape? The wind shifted direction so they escaped Northwards 8 of 8
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