Prior to this event, one party sent an envoy to the Minor Consiglio in the hopes of avoiding the battle. One wing of the even
Prior to this event, one party sent an envoy to the Minor Consiglio in the hopes of avoiding the battle. One wing of the eventual victors was commanded by Agustino Barbarigo. This battle occurred two months after the fall of Famagusta and Miguel de Cervantes' left arm was amputated as a result of wounds sustained in this battle. Occurring near the Gulf of Corinth, it saw the forces from the flagship Real successfully boarded the Sultana and killed Ottoman commander Ali Pasha. For 10 points, name this naval victory for the Holy League led by Don Juan, which halted westward expansion of the Ottoman empire.
Prior to this event, one party sent an envoy to the Minor Consiglio in the hopes of avoiding the battle.
Battle of Lepanto