The Spanish Armada's Hidden Defeat: Disease and Storms
From The Story of Spain: Empire, Gold, and Global Power — Fexingo History · 7:44
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We often hear that the Spanish Armada was defeated by the English navy, but the real story is far more complex and human. In this episode, we look at how disease, supply chain failures, and the notorious 'Protestant Wind' dismantled Philip II’s grand fleet long before it ever engaged in a decisive battle. We explore the role of Francis Drake’s privateering raids on Cadiz, the logistical nightmares of feeding fifty thousand men, and the specific typhus outbreaks that ravaged the ships. You will meet Captain Alonso de Santarén, whose logs reveal the desperation aboard the flagship San Martín, and learn how the Dutch blockade of Antwerp cut off vital grain supplies. This is not just a tale of naval warfare, but a study in empire overreach, where weather and microbes proved more lethal than cannon fire. #SpanishArmada #PhilipII #1588History #NavalHistory #Tercio #CatherineOfMedici #AlonsoDeSantarén #CadizRaid #TyphusOutbreak #ProtestantWind #DrakeAndHawkins #SpanishFleet #ElizabethI #MediterraneanTrade #LogisticsHistory #MaritimeDisease #FexingoHistory #History Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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