Elizabeth Faced Europe's Superpower
As tension with Catholic Spain worsened, England prepared for invasion. The fear was real: many believed a Spanish landing would bring rape, torture, and slaughter.Elizabeth I and the Spanish Armada
England Built a Giant Alarm System
Beacons were manned day and night along the coast. Once lit, they could help mobilise 72,000 men on the south coast, with another 46,000 protecting London.Elizabeth I and the Spanish Armada
