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Invasions of England

  • Glorious RevolutionJames II became king in February 1685 with widespread backing from Protestant majorities across England and Scotland. His conversion to Roman Catholicism…
  • Dover CastleThe chalk cliffs of Dover rise above the English Channel, holding a secret that predates the medieval castle by millennia.
  • DanelawIn 865, a massive Danish force landed in East Anglia with intentions far beyond simple raiding. This army, known as the Great Heathen Army, was not merely…
  • Operation Sea LionAdolf Hitler issued a directive on the 16th of July 1940 that set in motion preparations for a landing operation against Britain.
  • Spanish ArmadaPhilip II of Spain sat in his chambers at the Escorial Palace, issuing written orders that would launch a fleet against England.