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Why did the Armada fail? (Tactics (130 Spanish ships, Fire ships, 17000…
Why did the Armada fail?
Leadership
Elizabeth's speech
John Hawkins
Elizabeth was good at delegating people
Francis Drake
Phillip appointed the Duke of Medina but only after his first choice died
Duke of Medina had no naval experience
Downfall of the Armada
Tactics
130 Spanish ships
Fire ships
17000 Men
English had long range cannons yo fight from further away
English had more ships than the Spanish
The first part of the Armada seemed successful
The Spanish were meant to capture the English but the kept their distance
Weather
The wind changed direction
Only 80 ships were able to get back to the Spainsh ports towards the end of the year
Over Spanish ships were wrecked
Unseasonal weather played a key role in the Armada