Module #1 Introduction to Naval Warfare in the 16th Century Overview of naval warfare in the 16th century, including key players and technological advancements
Module #2 The Rise of European Navies Examines the growth of European navies, including the development of galleys, carracks, and other ship types
Module #3 The Ottoman Empire and the Mediterranean Discusses the Ottoman Empires naval power and its impact on European navies
Module #4 The Age of Exploration and its Impact on Naval Warfare Explores how the Age of Exploration influenced naval warfare tactics and strategies
Module #5 The Spanish Armada:Background and Context Provides an overview of the Spanish Armada, including its construction, purpose, and leaders
Module #6 Galleys and Oars:The Tactical Advantage Examines the use of galleys in naval warfare, including their strengths and weaknesses
Module #7 Sailing Ships and the Art of Navigation Discusses the development of sailing ships and how they changed naval warfare
Module #8 Cannons and Gunnery:The Evolution of Naval Firepower Explores the development and impact of cannons on naval warfare
Module #9 Naval Warfare in the Age of Sail Examines the tactical and strategic implications of sailing ships on naval warfare
Module #10 Blockades, patrols, and Privateers:Naval Warfare Strategies Discusses various naval warfare strategies, including blockades, patrols, and privateering
Module #11 The Spanish Armada:Planning and Preparation Examines the planning and preparation of the Spanish Armada, including its objectives and strategy
Module #12 The Armada Sets Sail:The Journey to England Follows the Spanish Armadas journey to England, including its challenges and obstacles
Module #13 The Battle of Gravelines:The First Engagement Analyzes the first engagement between the Spanish Armada and the English navy at Gravelines
Module #14 The Armadas Defeat:The Battles of the English Channel Examines the subsequent battles between the Spanish Armada and the English navy in the English Channel
Module #15 The Aftermath:The Consequences of Defeat Discusses the consequences of the Spanish Armadas defeat, including its impact on Spain and England
Module #16 The English Response:Building a Navy Examines Englands response to the Spanish Armada, including the development of its own navy
Module #17 John Hawkins and the Reformation of the English Navy Discusses John Hawkins role in reforming the English navy, including his innovations and contributions
Module #18 The Rise of the British Navy:Post-Armada Developments Follows the development of the British navy after the Spanish Armada, including its growth and expansion
Module #19 Elizabeth I and the Navy:The Royal Connection Examines Queen Elizabeth Is role in supporting and promoting the British navy
Module #20 The Legacy of the Spanish Armada:Shaping Naval Warfare Discusses the lasting impact of the Spanish Armada on naval warfare, including its influence on tactics, strategies, and ship design
Module #21 Naval Warfare in the Mediterranean:Ottoman and Christian Fleets Compares and contrasts naval warfare tactics and strategies in the Mediterranean
Module #22 The Dutch and the Sea Beggars:A Different Approach Examines the Dutch navys approach to naval warfare, including its tactics and strategies
Module #23 The French Navy:Rivalry and Cooperation Discusses the French navys role in naval warfare, including its rivalry and cooperation with other European navies
Module #24 Naval Warfare in the Atlantic:The Portuguese and the Spanish Compares and contrasts naval warfare tactics and strategies in the Atlantic
Module #25 Lessons Learned:Comparative Naval Warfare in the 16th Century Synthesizes the key takeaways from comparative naval warfare in the 16th century
Module #26 The Spanish Armada:A Turning Point in Naval Warfare Examines the Spanish Armadas significance in the history of naval warfare
Module #27 The Evolution of Naval Warfare:From Sail to Steam Discusses the evolution of naval warfare from the Age of Sail to the Age of Steam
Module #28 Primary Sources and Historical Interpretation Explores the use of primary sources in understanding naval warfare in the 16th century
Module #29 Debates and Controversies in Naval History Examines ongoing debates and controversies in naval history, including the Spanish Armada
Module #30 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Naval Warfare in the Age of the Spanish Armada career
