Today in 1571 the European allied powers defeated the Ottoman turks at the Battle of Lepanto. This was an interesting battle for England because it saw Elizabeth joining the Catholic powers to defeat the Ottomans, who were threatening Europe not only through the Mediterranean, but also through Vienna. Lepanto was the largest naval battle fought in Europe since the antiquity, with over 400 ships involved between both sides.
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