Spanish Armada

The  was defeated by the English, including Sir Francis Drake, in 1588.

In 1587, Drake had launched an attack on the Spanish navy in the port of Cadiz, resulting in the Armada being delayed for a year. (AUDIO: The Flames of Cadiz)

It was launched from Calais and massed in the English Channel before its failed attack on England. (AUDIO: The Devil's Armada)