Spanish Armada 1588

If the Spanish Armada of 1588 changed their utilization of available intelligence regarding the posture, tactics and awareness of the English Navy, the result of the battle could have changed, as well as the course of history of the western world. If the Spanish hid the production of their fleet of over 100 ships under a ruse of sorts, then the English might not have expected such a grand attack. The lack of knowledge of the armada production would likely have prevented Queen Elizabeth I from issuing her order to Sir Francis Drake to attack Cadiz. Additionally, with the use of planted intelligence assets within England, the Spanish would have better knowledge of English ship capabilities and tactics utilized by the English Navy, especially …show more content…
With Isabelle as queen, England and Spain would combine to become the world superpower, and with no competition for colonization of the Americas, Spain would occupy what is currently North America. As with all tyrannical leaders, a rebellion of the colonies would have likely ensued at some point, but the cultural foundation of what is currently the United States would be Spanish, not English. The United States of America could be something completely different, Spanish would be the primary language of all of the Americas, and western civilization would change …show more content…
Had the Spanish taken advantage of information of intelligence value at their disposal, they may have adjusted their tactics and preparation, and would have been better prepared for the invasion. The English victory in the battle of 1588 was one of the greatest victories in English naval history. AA different outcome in the invasion would have significantly changed the course of history for western civilization, and especially the United States of