JOURNAL ARTICLE

LISBON, 1589.

  • Published In: History of War, 2024, n. 134. P. 18 1 of 2

  • Database: Historical Abstracts with Full Text 2 of 2

Abstract

In 1589, following the defeat of the Spanish Armada, England launched a naval campaign to destroy the remaining Spanish navy, take Lisbon and install António as king of Portugal, and capture the Azores Islands. However, the campaign faced numerous challenges, including disagreements among English leaders, the involvement of Dutch troops, and bad weather. The English conducted several attacks along the coast, including an unsuccessful attack on La Coruna and the capture of Peniche. The assault on Lisbon was plagued by issues, including the split forces of Sir Francis Drake and Sir John Norris, harsh conditions, and the Spanish fortifying the city. The English were ultimately defeated and forced to retreat. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:History of War. 2024/07, Issue 134, p18
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:2054-376X
  • Accession Number:177591019
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