Battle of Lepanto
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Date
October 07, 1571
Type
World
Author
htristian82
Location
Greece
Categories
Military & Conflict
Event Details
On October 7, 1571, a fleet of the Holy League defeated the Ottoman Empire navy at the Battle of Lepanto. It was the last major naval battle fought entirely with rowing vessels.
The victory halted Ottoman expansion into the western Mediterranean.