Historical Events tagged with "1538"
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Military & Warfare
Ottoman Victory over Holy League Fleet
September 28th, 1538 486 years ago
The Battle of Preveza marked a significant naval clash between the Ottoman Empire and the Holy League, resulting in a decisive victory for the Ottoman Navy led by Admiral Hayreddin Barbarossa. The confrontation occurred off the coast of Preveza in Greece, where the Holy League, comprising various Christian states, aimed to weaken Ottoman naval dominance in the Mediterranean. Despite their combined strength, the Holy League fleet was outmaneuvered and suffered substantial losses, affirming Ottoman control over the sea routes.
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