Word: parma
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...sighted from the cliffs of England it was sweeping up the channel in the form of a crescent. The English fleet now commenced a skirmishing fight which neither increased nor lessened throughout the coming week, but which in the end destroyed the Armada. During Sunday the Spaniards anxiously awaited Parma who was to bring up the main body of the soldiers. Parma. however, was penned up by the Dutch fleet and effectually kept from joining the expedition. When night came the English sent fireships among the enemies' ships. The Spaniards became panic stricken and put to sea. A stormy wind...