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The Spanish Armada also called the Invincible Armada, and more correctly La Armada Grande. It was a fleet intended to invade England and to put an end to the English aggression against the Spanish Crown. However it was a fatal mistake and after a week’s fighting the Spanish Armada was shattered, this led to the gradual decline in maritime power of Spain. Spanish powers dominated and influence much of the “known world” during the 16th Century. Spanish leader King Phillip II had reasons to eliminate

invasion forces across the English Channel by ferries. Along with this, three Luftflotte, (air fleets) were assigned to the operation. What the Germans needed was to neutralize the Royal Air Force and gain air superiority in order to successfully invade Great Britain. The task was given to Hermann Göring, Air Marshall of the German Luftwaffe. However, there was one downside to this operation; the RAF must be neutralized before autumn storms made the crossing of the English Channel impossible. The advantages

gone; the cliffs of the England stand,". The body of water that the character is adjacent to is the English channel. The English channel is the body of water between France and England and the southeastern coast of England is where our character stands. From this location in Dover, England he can see the French light which is the closest point where you can get to France without crossing the English channel. The character can hear the tides washing up and down the beach as he stares off into the distance

the worm, but after all was said and done, it was England who got the more desirable cheese. After 1763, the English had control of all land east of the Mississippi river and virtually all of present-day Canada. The English were able to gain the upper hand in the conflict for control of North America not only because of military victories, but also because of good timing. The English victory over the Spanish Armada marked the beginning of the British naval dominance in the Atlantic. England

reasons. This essay will tell you why the Spanish failed so badly and why England won. Admirals Medina Sidonia the Spanish admiral was not as strong as the English admirals Drake and Howard for a lot of reasons. This will have caused the Spanish a major setback from winning the Spanish armada because they would not have been as strong as the English navy. Medina was not as strong as drake and Howard because he had never commanded a navy at sea before. If the Spanish had maybe chosen an admiral that had

Why did William, Duke of Normandy, Win the Battle of Hastings? In 1066 AD the King of England died without an heir. Three lords of different countries then tried to secure the English throne for themselves. The first to do so was Harold Godwineson. Harold was geographically the closest and therefore first to take the throne. Harald Hardrada king of Norway then invaded England with the intent of claiming the throne, but was repelled by Harold Godwineson's Anglo-Saxon soldiors. Next William, Duke

What country do you live in?: The country that I live in is the United States of America. What timezone do you live in?: The TimeZone I am in now is: Eastern Standard Time. What languages do you speak fluently?: For right now I can only speak English fluently, but I am learning Spanish in my classes that I take at school. Do you use Skype?(Don 't post it here): I do use skype. What can you bring to the Staff team?: I think I should be chosen as a staff member because I am determined in everything

astray from what is truly important. The current state of England’s defense is more than optimal. We have numerous castles which have withstood the brunt of invasion and protected our great nations. Take Dover for example which overlooks the English Channel, and the Strait of Dover. God has graced us with

Invasion of Normandy Invasion of Normandy, also known as D-Day or Operation Overlord, was a cross channel attack planned by the allies that took place over the English channel. Not only was D-Day the largest amphibious assault the world had seen, it was a critical point in World War II. (Locke, Alain, ed. Pg 203) The Invasion of Normandy is when the allies decided that they must take an offense and invade Germany on their home land if Hitler was to be stopped. The allies put all of their

Pacific Blues The shh, shh, shh of the water shuffling against the stone beach could have been heard from the road if I stood still, but currently there is a concerto of noise beneath my feet, a deep and rumbling earthquake shifting the rocks on which I stand with every step I take. It’s not just my steps that create the symphony; behind me is Agathe, standing on the stones and laughing as Quartz slips into the shallows. The Australian shepherd doesn’t go deep, but her tail wags with the ferocity