In 1589, Sir Francis Drake launched a daring counter-attack against the Spanish Armada. But, when the mission ended in failure, this embarrassing chapter of history was slowly erased from the public record. While the defeat of the Spanish Armada is celebrated as a triumph for England, Drake’s failed counter Armada is seldom discussed. Lucy Worsley attempts to uncover the hidden truth behind this disastrous expedition – and why it was conveniently forgotten by history.
This clip is from Royal History’s Biggest Fibs with Lucy Worsley (2020). Watch on BBC iPlayer: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m000fj9f/royal-historys-biggest-fibs-with-lucy-worsley
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