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

Finally the Spanish armies won the battle.

Battle of Lepanto, 1571

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.

Typical soldiers of the Battle of Lepanto.

Queen Elisabeth I of England.

Rival and enemy of Philip II

English ships and the Spanish Armada, 1588

English ships and the Spanish Armada, 1588