The Spanish Armada. Why the Spanish Armada tried to invade England and how it turned out. 4.0 / 5 based on 5 ratings ? HistoryElizabethan EnglandGCSEAll boards Created by: StephanieCreated on: 02-06-11 12:44 What year did the Spanish Armada try and invade England? 1588 1 of 8 When did the Armada leave Spain? 2nd July 1588. 2 of 8 How did the news get to England? Boats heading towards England saw them and told her. 3 of 8 What formation were the Spanish ships in? Cresent formation. 4 of 8 How were people warned of a possible invasion? Beacons were lit on hilltops. 5 of 8 How do the English break the formation? Send out fireships. 6 of 8 When the Spanish try to flee, why do they struggle to get home? Bad weather. 7 of 8 How many ships were damaged, sunk, captured or vanished in total? 63 8 of 8
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