*) Alvaro de Bazan, but he died and was replaced with the inexperienced Medina Sidonia.
One translation of its original language name is "Great and Most Fortunate", ironic because various misfortunes struck it along its journey, especially the poor weather at the Battle of Gravelines. Its original commander was to be (*) Alvaro de Bazan, but he died and was replaced with the inexperienced Medina Sidonia. Part of its mission was to wipe out Protestantism and overthrow Elizabeth I. For ten points, what was this massive fleet, sent by Philip II to conquer England?
One translation of its original language name is "Great and Most Fortunate", ironic because various misfortunes struck it along its journey, especially the poor weather at the Battle of Gravelines.
{Spanish Armada}