Battle of Lepanto (1571)

Holy League galleys destroy the Ottoman fleet in the Mediterranean's last great oar-powered battle.

Specifications & Metrics

year

1571

Core Principles & Analysis

• The Holy League fleet under Don John of Austria defeated the Ottoman navy off western Greece on 7 October 1571.
• Miguel de Cervantes served in the battle and lost the use of his left hand.
• It was the last major naval engagement fought entirely by rowing galleys.

Sources

• Wikipedia: Battle of Lepanto