Oceanic Warfare

• • From 1595, English made three attacks on Spain and colonies, short victory with Cadiz occupation.
  • Lacked widespread success due to no follow-up.
• Failed attacks on the weakest parts of the Spanish empire due to the deaths of Hawkins and Drake.
• • Cadiz capture humiliated Philip II, stopped Spanish merchant vessels.
  • 1596, Philip orders a fleet to invade England, defeated by storms due to late release.
• • Spanish tried to exploit Irish rebellion, prevent a Spanish attack on Ireland.
  • Need for treasure overpowered strategic considerations.
• • Spanish fleet succeeded in setting sail for Ireland, faced opposition from landing.
  • Fear of invasion in 1599, false means, naval activity directed to prevent Spanish landings in Ireland.
  • In the end, little had been achieved at a large cost.