Spanish Armada: Philip II's Invasion Plan (1588)
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Philip II of Spain assembled the largest fleet in history to invade England. He chose a complex plan requiring precise coordination between the Armada and the Duke of Parma's army in the Netherlands.
Combined Naval-Army Invasion
1588
year
130 ships, 30,000 men
fleet size
Armada escorts Parma's army across Channel
strategic plan
Chosen — failed catastrophically
outcome
Direct Naval Assault
1588
year
130 ships
fleet size
Destroy English fleet, then land
strategic plan
Not chosen
outcome
Postpone and Blockade
1588
year
Patrol force
fleet size
Economic pressure over time
strategic plan
Not chosen — Philip wanted decisive action
outcome
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