Naval Battle of Preveza
Summary
Major naval battle in which the Holy League fleet inflicts a heavy defeat on the Franco-Ottoman coalition, securing Imperial naval supremacy in the Mediterranean.
Historical context
Conflict between Christian powers and the Ottoman Empire, with France allied to the Ottomans to counter the Habsburgs.
Tactics
Classic naval maneuvers, use of galleys, artillery combat and boarding actions.
Consequences
Increased control of the Ionian Sea by the Holy League, check on Franco-Ottoman expansion.
Location
Place : Preveza, Ionian Sea (present-day Greece)
Coordinates : 38.9°N, 20.75°E