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battle of lepanto

 

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Noun battle of lepanto has 1 sense
  1. Lepanto, Battle of Lepanto - Turkish sea power was destroyed in 1571 by a league of Christian nations organized by the Pope
    --1 is a kind of naval battle

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Battle of Lepanto

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The Battle of Lepanto was a historic naval conflict that took place on October 7, 1571, between the Holy League, led by the Republic of Venice, Spain, and the Papal States, and the Ottoman Empire. The battle occurred in the Gulf of Patras, off the western coast of Greece. It was a crucial confrontation during the Ottoman-Hapsburg wars, resulting in a significant victory for the Holy League that halted the Ottoman Empire's expansion into the Mediterranean.

Sample Sentences:

1. The Battle of Lepanto marked a turning point in the struggle between Christianity and the Ottoman Empire.

2. Many brave soldiers lost their lives during the Battle of Lepanto.

3. The Holy League's strategic planning played a crucial role in their victory at the Battle of Lepanto.

4. Considered one of the most decisive naval battles in history, the Battle of Lepanto shaped the balance of power in the Mediterranean.

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