Military & Warfare

Venetian–Spanish Fleet Takes Castle of St. George

A joint Venetian and Spanish fleet successfully captured the Castle of St. George located on the island of Cephalonia. The operation aimed to secure control over important trade routes in the Ionian Sea, vital for the Venetian Republic's maritime dominance. The combined forces faced minimal resistance and executed a strategic assault, seizing the castle, which had significant military and economic implications for both powers involved.

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