Buckingham’s plan had been tactically sound, landing…
December 1625 CE
Buckingham’s plan had been tactically sound, landing further up the coast and marching the militia army on the city, but the troops were ill-equipped, ill-disciplined and ill-trained.
This was followed by Buckingham leading the Army and the Navy to sea to intercept an anticipated Spanish silver fleet from its American territories.
The Spanish were forewarned, However, by their intelligence and easily avoided the planned ambush.
With supplies running out and men sick and dying from starvation and disease, the fleet limped home in embarrassment.
The failed Cadíz expedition has cost the English an estimated two hundred and fifty thousand pounds.
King Charles, to protect his own dignity and his favorite, Buckingham (who should have at least made sure the ships were well supplied), makes no effort to inquire about the failure of the expedition.
He turns a blind eye, instead interesting himself in the plight of the Huguenots of La Rochelle.