The Armada Campaign 1588 – The Great Enterprise against England

The thwarted invasion of England by the Spanish Armada is studied here in fascinating detail. How, in a few short days, Philip II’s fleet was stopped from invading England and forced into full retreat is looked at in a new and unique way. With the help of battle plans and bird’s eye views of the action, leading historian Angus Konstam considers many of the intriguing questions surrounding the campaign, concluding with details of how the Armada’s disastrous return voyage around Scotland and Ireland became one of the most tragic episodes in maritime history.

Each book analyses a major battle or campaign, from outbreak to conclusion, taking stock of the opposing forces at crucial points in the fighting. Full colour 3-D birds-eye views, battle scenes and maps help you to follow the action. Books in the Osprey Campaign series contain up to six pages of battlescene artwork, and colour and black and white images throughout. They provide an important reference resource for history enthusiasts, academics and wargamers.

Paperback – 96 Pages