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Three-part documentary about the sinking of the Spanish Armada, featuring dramatic reconstructions and information gleaned from recently recovered documents. Dan Snow takes to the sea...
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  • 12 Days to Save England
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    12 Days to Save England

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 5/24/2015

    Dan Snow boards a yacht on the English channel to get a sense of the naval battle, revealing how tensions between England and Spain were fuelled by religion, piracy and Elizabeth I's rejection of King Philip II of Spain as a suitor 30 years earlier, and how a missed opportunity could have resulted in disaster.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • The Battle for England
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    The Battle for England

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 5/31/2015

    Dan relives the fierce battles at sea and we go behind the scenes in the royal court of Elizabeth as the Spanish fleet prepares for full-on invasion.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Endgame
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    Endgame

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 6/7/2015

    Newly discovered documents reveal a remarkable web of misunderstandings that stopped the Spanish from invading, and show how the English victory forged the reputation of Elizabeth.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown