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An in-depth look at the battles that shaped our nation using state-of-the-art graphics.

Peter and Dan Snow take an in-depth look at the battles that shaped our nation using state-of-the-art graphics.

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Nathan Williams

Battlefield Britain: The Battle Against the Spanish Armada

The Battle Against the Spanish Armada

27/08/2004

BBC Two - Battlefield Britain, The Battle Against the Spanish Armada

How the English navy tried to fend off the Spanish Armada for 11 days in 1588.

Peter and Dan Snow take a look at the battles that shaped our nation. Drake's unlikely sea victory against the huge Spanish fleet in 1588.

Peter and Dan Snow relive the first great sea battle in British history. Both experienced sailors, the father and son team show how the English navy tried to fend off the much bigger, much more heavily-armed ships of the Spanish Armada for 11 days in 1588. They see for themselves why, despite hitting their mark, the English guns failed to sink many Spanish ships.

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