The Battle of Lepanto

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50Minutes.com provides a clear and engaging analysis of the Battle of Lepanto.
In the second half of the 16th century, the Christian countries of Western
Europe were threatened by the territorial expansion of the Ottoman Empire. As
a result, the Holy League coalition was formed to hold back the Muslim
advance. The Battle of Lepanto was one of the largest naval battles in
history, and marked a major turning point in Ottoman expansion in the
Mediterranean.

In just 50 minutes you will:
•Learn about the historical, political and social context that laid the
foundations for the outbreak of the Battle of Lepanto
•Identify the different sides in the conflict and understand why several
Christian countries came together to fight the Ottoman Empire
•Analyse the movements made by each side during the battle and how these
manoeuvres contributed to the unexpected victory of the Holy League

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