English Armada (1589)

English Armada (England & Dutch Republic & Portuguese loyal to the Prior of Crato vs Iberian Union & Spain & Portugal) took place in 1589 during Anglo-Spanish War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1589
• Era: Early Modern
• Conflict: Anglo-Spanish War
• Side A: England, Dutch Republic, Portuguese loyal to the Prior of Crato
• Side B: Iberian Union, Spain, Portugal
• Commanders (A): Elizabeth I, Robert Devereux, Francis Drake, John Norris, Prior of Crato
• Commanders (B): Philip II, Coruña:, Marques de Cerralbo, Álvaro Troncoso, María Pita
• Casualties: 11,000–18,000 killed, wounded or died of disease 40 ships captured, sunk or scuttled (side A), 900 dead or wounded 3 galleons destroyed 13 merchant ships (Iberian Union & Spain & Portugal)
• Outcome: Spanish victory
• Coordinates: 38.700°, -9.183°

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