The defeat of the Spanish Armada by the English in 1588 is one of the best-known historical events in world history. Traditional historiography pegs it as one of the most important turning points in history, which marked the beginning of English, and eventually British, rise to global power. However, there has been something of a reconsideration by historians in recent years, some of whom argue that either the event's importance has been exaggerated, that the Spanish Armada never really had a chance for victory anyway, or both.
What does the board think? Has the historical importance of the Spanish Armada been exaggerated?