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Heather: 我认为，1545年法国入侵是一场被低估的历史事件。它比西班牙无敌舰队规模更大，对英格兰的威胁也更大。当时，法国集结了超过200艘船和3万士兵，目标是占领朴茨茅斯并推翻亨利八世。英格兰在兵力上处于劣势，只有大约80艘船和1.2万士兵，而且还面临着来自爱尔兰、法国和苏格兰的军事压力。尽管法国舰队在数量上占优，但英格兰在地理和防御上具有优势。索伦特海峡的浅水和复杂水流限制了法国船只的行动，而英国人则熟悉这些水域。此外，英国舰队得到了朴茨茅斯港的保护，可以方便地获得补给和增援。虽然英国海军损失了玛丽·罗斯号，但这反而激发了他们的斗志。法国军队在怀特岛登陆，但未能建立稳固的据点。由于补给不足和疾病蔓延，法国海军最终被迫撤退。虽然这场战役没有像西班牙无敌舰队那样广为人知，但它对都铎王朝的防御、战备和海军力量产生了深远的影响。玛丽·罗斯号的沉没象征着都铎王朝的脆弱性，而它在1982年的打捞则提醒人们这场几乎被遗忘的战争。

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This chapter introduces the French Armada of 1545, highlighting its size and significance, exceeding even the Spanish Armada in scale. It sets the stage for the narrative by outlining the political climate and the contrasting strengths and weaknesses of the French and English forces.
  • The French Armada of 1545 was larger than the Spanish Armada.
  • It comprised over 200 ships and 30,000 troops.
  • The objective was to capture Portsmouth and overthrow Henry VIII.
  • England possessed only 80 ships and 12,000 soldiers for defense.

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The French Armada was the largest invasion force to target England in the early modern period - and France actually landed troops on the Isle of Wight. So why don't we talk about it more? Let's discuss the 1545 French Invasion! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy) for more information.