The Battle of Preveza 1538 Hayreddin Barbarossa and Ottoman Mediterranean Supremacy
Explore the historic Battle of Preveza in 1538. Learn how Grand Admiral Hayreddin Barbarossa defeated the Holy League fleet to establish total Ottoman naval dominance. On September 28, 1538, the turquoise waters of the Ambracian Gulf near Preveza, Greece, witnessed the greatest naval clash of the 16th century. The battle pitted the expanding Ottoman Navy … Read more