Historical Events tagged with "cort adeler"
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Military & Warfare
Admiral Cort Adeler's Fleet Defeats Turkish Navy
May 13th, 1654 370 years ago
In a significant naval engagement near the Aegean Sea, Admiral Cort Adeler led a Venetian fleet that shattered the Turkish line of galleys. This violent encounter was part of the struggle for supremacy in naval power in the Mediterranean region. Adeler's tactics and the Venetian fleet's preparation contributed to their decisive victory over the Ottoman fleet, showcasing the strategic prowess of Venice during this period of maritime conflict.
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