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Battle of Gravelines

The Battle of Gravelines is the name given to two battles:

The first was fought on July 13, 1558 during the 1547-59 war between France and Spain. The Spaniards, supported by the English navy, successfully attacked Gravelines near Calais.

The second was a naval battle on July 29, 1588 which saw the defeat of the Spanish Armada by the English.

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