7 Aug 1588 Jahr - Fireships

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The Armada had docked off the dutch coast but the Duke of Parma had sent his troops to mend canals inland as the armada was late and so was delayed.
The English chose this time to strike and drake sent 8 fireships into the armada. The captains panicked and cut the anchor ropes and tehir fleet was scattered - no longer in crescent formation.

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