Video - The Armada's Downfall: A Sea Battle for History

The Spanish Armada’s Defeat: The Battle for the Seas In 1588, Spain’s King Philip II assembled the most powerful naval fleet the world had ever seen: the Spanish Armada. His goal? To invade England and overthrow Queen Elizabeth I. The fleet, made up of 130 ships, was thought to be unstoppable. But what happened next is nothing short of legendary. When the Armada set sail, they faced an unexpected enemy: England’s smaller, faster ships and the unpredictable English weather. In a fierce battle, English ships attacked from all directions, and violent storms decimated the Spanish fleet. Only a fraction of the Armada made it back to Spain. This shocking defeat didn’t just save England—it marked the beginning of the end for Spain’s dominance at sea and shifted the balance of power in Europe forever.