Naval warfare: tactics and technology (AQA GCSE History): Flashcards
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When was the England-Spain naval conflict?
When was the England-Spain naval conflict?
Late 16th century
Year of Hawkins' Caribbean defeat
Year of Hawkins' Caribbean defeat
1568
Drake's Panama raid dates
Drake's Panama raid dates
1572-1573
Drake's circumnavigation dates
Drake's circumnavigation dates
1577-1580
Name for Spanish coins Drake captured
Name for Spanish coins Drake captured
Pieces of eight or pesos
Year of Drake's Cadiz raid
Year of Drake's Cadiz raid
1587
Spanish ships destroyed at Cadiz
Spanish ships destroyed at Cadiz
30 vessels
Nickname for 1587 Cadiz raid
Nickname for 1587 Cadiz raid
Singeing the King of Spain's beard
English cannon advantage by 1570s
English cannon advantage by 1570s
Numerous small cannons that reloaded quickly
English naval tactic vs Spain
English naval tactic vs Spain
Maintain distance to fire cannons but avoid boarding
English galleon feature from 1573
English galleon feature from 1573
Full rigging with multiple sails
Spanish method to protect treasure ships
Spanish method to protect treasure ships
Convoy system with warships
Spanish preferred combat method
Spanish preferred combat method
Close-quarters boarding and hand-to-hand combat