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Spanish Armada
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Spanish Armada: see Armada, Spanish Armada, Spanish , 1588, fleet launched by Philip II of Spain for the invasion of England, to overthrow the Protestant Elizabeth I and establish Philip on the English throne; also called the Invincible Armada.
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Spanish Armada
Britain supplanted Spain as master of the sea. [Br. Hist.: Harbottle, 19]
See : Turning Point
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