William Fitzwilliam ordered that all refugees from this group be executed, though the refusal of Hugh O'Neill to follow this order foreshadowed their countrymen's alliance with Ireland in the Nine Years' War.
William Fitzwilliam ordered that all refugees from this group be executed, though the refusal of Hugh O'Neill to follow this order foreshadowed their countrymen's alliance with Ireland in the Nine Years' War. It was assembled as a response to the Treaty of Nonsuch, and a memorable speech at Tilbury was given to rally the men who would defend against its attack. The plan was for this force to join with one under Alessandro Farnese, but before that could happen, it participated in its first engagement off Eddystone. Originally to be commanded by the Alvaro de Bazan, it was opposed by Charles Howard, who decisively defeated it at Gravelines. FTP, identify this force led by the Duke of Medina Sedonia, which suffered a disastrous naval defeat while attempting to invade England.
William Fitzwilliam ordered that all refugees from this group be executed, though the refusal of Hugh O'Neill to follow this order foreshadowed their countrymen's alliance with Ireland in the Nine Years' War.
{Spanish Armada} (accept “Invincible Armada”)