English History. Illustration. pic: 1588. This illustration shows the Spanish Armada which had planned to attack England themselves under attack from English "fireships" sent into their fleet under the orders of Sir Francis Drake. [Getty Images]

English History, Illustration, pic: 1588, This illustration shows the Spanish Armada which had planned to attack England themselves under attack from English "fireships" sent into their fleet under the orders of Sir Francis Drake (Photo by Popperfoto via Getty Images/Getty Images) — see more

English History, Illustration, pic: 1588, This illustration shows the Spanish Armada which had planned to attack England themselves under attack from English "fireships" sent into their fleet under the orders of Sir Francis Drake (Photo by Popperfoto via Getty Images/Getty Images)