The Armada Campaign 1588 (Elite) [Paperback]

John Tincey (Author), Richard Hook (Illustrator)

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Publication Date: February 25, 1988 | Series: Elite (Book 15)

In the latter part of the 16th century, Spain was the major international power and her leader, King Phillip II, pledged to conquer the Protestant heretics in England. He envisioned a two pronged attack. He would send his ‘Invincible Armada’ of 125 ships into the English Channel where it would link up with the Duke of Parma. The Armada would ferry the Duke's soldiers across the straight of Dover and these troops would march on London, seize the Queen, and proceed to conquer the entire country. Over 400 years have passed since this momentous expedition 'sailed and failed', but its fascination and significance remain undiminished.

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An unrivalled illustrated reference source on fighting men and commanders, past and present. Each volume is packed with full colour artwork, making military history uniquely accessible to enthusiasts of all ages.

About the Author

John Tincey was born in 1955 and educated in London. He graduated from Leicester University in 1977 with a degree in history and is currently employed by one of the major clearing banks. He specialises in all aspects of military history of the late 16th and 17th centuries and frequently contributes to historical and military magazines, as well as lecturing on the development of the art of war. His published works include a story of the London Militia during the English Civil War and a facsimile reprint of one of the original drill books in his collection.

Product Details

• Paperback: 64 pages
• Publisher: Osprey Publishing; Rev Sub edition (February 25, 1988)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0850458218
• ISBN-13: 978-0850458213
• Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 7.3 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.1 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #424,004 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Extended Text And Captions, About 50 Photographs And Diagrams, And 12 Fullcolour Plates, August 13, 2008

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"A series of books on the history, organisation, appearance and equipment of famous fighting men of the past and present; and on other aspects of military history which demand fuller and more flexible coverage than appropriate within our established Men-at-Arms series.

The Elite titles cover subjects as diverse as the Ancient Greek city armies and the Western and Warsaw Pact forces of today, in the popular Men-at-Arms format but with EXTENDED TEXT AND CAPTIONS, ABOUT 50 PHOTOGRAPHS AND DIAGRAMS, AND 12 FULLCOLOUR PLATES."
[from the book of the back cover]