Charles I's foreign policy, 1625-1629
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- Created on: 20-05-18 19:11
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Cadiz Expedition (1625)
- Charles declared war on Spain, planning for the navy to attack Spanish treasure ships and troops to attack Spanish towns
- The troops were raised by force and given limited equipment and training
- 4000-6000 troops died of disease/starvation
- The ships were delayed by storms and so missed the Spanish treasure ships
- The troops and ships returned home having had almost no impact on Spain
- The expedition had cost £250,000 and had captured no gold
La Rochelle Expedition (1627)
- Under the terms of the marriage contract, Charles had promised to help the…
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