Image Gallery - Philip II (2 of 3)

1. Typical soldiers of the Battle of Saint
Quintin, 1557.
This battle confronted the French
and Spanish Armies.
Finally the Spanish armies won the
battle.

2. Battle of Lepanto, 1571

3. Heroes of the Battle of Lepanto
Don Juan de Austria,
illegitimate son of Charles V
and half-brother of Philip II.
He commanded bravely his
troops.
Álvaro de Bazán y
Guzmán.
Captain General of the Sea
and General Admiral.
One of the best Admirals of
our naval history.
Miguel de Cervantes
Saavedra.
He enlisted as a Navy
infantry soldier for the battle.
He lost the movement of his
left arm.

4. Typical soldiers of the Battle of
Lepanto.

5. Queen Elisabeth I of England.
Rival and enemy of Philip II

6. English ships and the Spanish Armada, 1588

7. English ships and the Spanish Armada, 1588