Documentary - 55 mins
Audience - General
Classification - Exempt
Region - 0
Format - PAL
Language - English

Product weight 120g

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The story of Drake's great victory over the Spanish fleet

Infuriated by English support for the revolt in the Netherlands and Sir Francis Drake's "beard-singeing" operation at the harbour of Cadiz, Philip II built a huge armada to embark upon his "enterprise of England". It would prove to be a humiliating disaster ruined and defeated by a combination of superior English seamanship and appalling weather.

"The Armada 1588" is the fascinating story of one of maritime history's greatest battles.

Atmospheric reconstructions and re-enactments period imagery and computer graphics combine for a vivid depiction of this epic naval encounter.

Also included is footage from aboard the "Golden Hind" and at the Mary Rose Museum in Portsmouth and analysis from a team of top experts including author John Tincey

(from the back cover)

Scene Selection

Introduction
The Armada
The Invasion Plans
War at Sea
The ships
The Armada Fight
Fire Ships
Homeward Bound

Special Features

Test Your Knowledge
Picture Gallery
Interactive Menus
Excerpts from other titles in the series
 

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