Prior to 1588, which nation considered its naval fleet to be unbeatable and referred to it as the 'Invincible Armada'?

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The term 'Invincible Armada' was associated with Spain’s powerful naval fleet before 1588. Spain believed its armada was unbeatable, but it was famously defeated by the English navy in that year.

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Prior to 1588, which nation considered its naval fleet to be unbeatable and referred to it as the 'Invincible Armada'?

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