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The Battle of Lepanto 1571 Holy League vs Ottoman
In 1571, the Mediterranean witnessed one of the largest naval battles in history: Lepanto. This episode dives into the clash between the Holy League—a coalition led by Spain and Venice—and the Ottoman Empire, which had dominated the eastern Mediterranean for decades. We explore the political backdrop: Ottoman expansion under Selim II, the fall of Cyprus, and the desperate call from Pope Pius V for a united Christian fleet. We meet Don John of Austria, the charismatic bastard half-brother of Philip II, who commanded the Holy League, and Ali Pasha, the seasoned Ottoman admiral. The battle…
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