Naval Historywith Dr. Alex

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Names associated with the Armada campaign

The named British figures are followed by an explanation of how losses among Spanish officers affected command.

Spanish Armada
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Question

Who were famous commanders during the Spanish Armada campaign of 1588?

Short answer

Francis Drake and Walter Raleigh are the British names offered here. Spanish command is associated with the Duke of Medina Sidonia after the deaths of earlier officers.

Notes

Alex Clarke offers Francis Drake and Walter Raleigh as British names associated with the Armada campaign. His explanation of Spanish command focuses on the deaths of earlier officers and the resulting appointment of the Duke of Medina Sidonia.