The Armada campaign 1588 : written by Angus Konstam ; battlescene plates by Howard Gerrard.

"The thwarted invasion of England by the Spanish Armada is studied here in fascinating detail. Leading historian Angus Konstam sheds new light on the events of 1588 when, in a few short days, Phillip II's fleet was stopped from invading England and forced into full retreat. With the help of battle plans and bird's-eye views of the action, this book considers many of the intriguing questions surrounding the campaign, concluding with details of how the Armada's disastrous return voyage around Scotland and Ireland became one of the most tragic episodes in maritime history."--Provided by the publisher.