H files 54 - Conferencia Felipe II y el mito de la Armada invencible por Antonio Luis Gómez Beltrán

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The canal plan and the armada's potential for commitment define the war's turning point.

The episode begins with an executive order given at the end of December, leading to a wave of changes by MASSAN. The first plan is to cancel it, while the second plan aims to dominate, setting the stage for military operations. It then delves into the use of MASSAN not for health but to protect feet and the soul, highlighting its protective abilities. The discussion shifts to how the soul can be distracted by MASSAN, and if it doesn't reach MASSAN, it has the strength to be used, but control is necessary. Alejandro is mentioned, with the topic focusing on secrets of the time, specifically not talking about achieving naval superiority in the canal. The goal is to recover the troops of Medina Sidonia, with references to Alejandro Farnesio and later events. The base of operations is emphasized as fundamental, questioning what happens to troops that arrive from England if a place is taken and then left. In late July, when troops arrive, they are unaware that they are behind schedule, but this issue disappears after the war. This disappearance is linked to Alejandro Farnesio facing forces from France, with France not losing and forcing him. The episode concludes with the matter of the canal, describing the plan as total and discussing the armada and its possibility of committing, tying together the strategic elements.

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