EPISODE · Jun 21, 2026 · 7 MIN
The Spanish Armada: Invasion Plans and the Armada's True Legacy
from The Story of Spain: Empire, Gold, and Global Power — Fexingo History · host Fexingo
In episode 112 of The Story of Spain, Lucas and Luna examine the Spanish Armada of 1588 — not the familiar tale of storms and defeat, but the strategic goals, fleet composition, and leadership that shaped King Philip II's enterprise. They explore the flawed but ambitious plan to invade England, the role of the Duke of Medina Sidonia, the tercios' intended invasion force, and the English countermeasures. The conversation also covers the Armada's aftermath: how Spain rebuilt its navy, the lessons learned, and why the 'invincible' myth obscures a more complex story of logistical failure and strategic overreach. Specific details include the fleet's 130 ships, the embarkation at Lisbon, the planned rendezvous with Alessandro Farnese's army in Flanders, and the English fireships at Calais. #SpanishArmada #1588 #PhilipII #MedinaSidonia #ElizabethI #EnglishChannel #Fireships #Calais #CarreraDeIndias #Tercio #AlessandroFarnese #InvasionOfEngland #Lisbon #Gravenlines #History #NavalHistory #FexingoHistory #Spain Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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