This battle saw the wounding and capture of Miguel de Cervantes.
G.K. Chesterton wrote a 1911 poem about this battle. Shortly before it began, the illegitimate son of Charles V ordered the forces split into four divisions in order to create a powerful central force. This battle saw the wounding and capture of Miguel de Cervantes. The final naval battle in world history solely between rowing vessels, it took place largely in the Gulf of Patras, and resulted in the flight of Ali Pasha's fleet and victory for Don John of Austria. For ten points, name this 1571 naval battle in which the Holy League crushed the Ottoman Empire.
G.K. Chesterton wrote a 1911 poem about this battle. Shortly before it began, the illegitimate son of Charles V ordered the forces split into four divisions in order to create a powerful central force.
the (Third) Battle of {Lepanto}