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The Battle Against the Spanish Armada
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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Fri 20 Dec 2013
02:00
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Peter Snow |
| Presenter | Dan Snow |
| Producer | Nathan Williams |
Broadcasts
- Thu 19 Dec 2013 19:00
- Fri 20 Dec 2013 02:00
