History of the Royal Navy: The King's Ships 1500-1599

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Presented by HRH Prince Andrew, Duke of York, this is an in-depth look back at centuries of British naval history. story begins with the creation of a Royal Navy under the orders of King Henry VIII, followed by the daring exploits of Sir Francis Drake and the showdown with the Spanish Armada in 1588, which laid the groundwork for the dramatic rise of English naval power.