Armada: 12 Days to Save England(2015)

Armada: 12 Days to Save England is a three-part documentary that recounts one of history's most pivotal naval encounters. In summer 1588, England faced near-certain invasion when the Spanish Armada set sail across the Channel. Historian Dan Snow embarks on the water to trace the dramatic events of those twelve crucial days, drawing on newly recovered documents and period records to piece together how the nation narrowly escaped catastrophe. The series combines archival research with vivid reconstructions, bringing to life the tension, strategy, and human stakes of the conflict. Through Snow's investigation, viewers discover how English ships, weather, and tactical decisions combined to defeat the seemingly unstoppable Spanish fleet and reshape the course of European history.