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October 7th, 1571: When 24-year-old Don John of Austria commanded the largest Christian fleet ever assembled against the seemingly invincible Ottoman navy at Lepanto. In four hours, the myth of Turkish naval supremacy would shatter forever, changing the course of Mediterranean history. This is the story of the last great galley battle and the moment Christendom fought back.

In this video:
• The Holy League's formation: Venice, Spain, and the Papal States unite
• Ottoman naval dominance and the terror of the crescent fleet
• Don John of Austria: the young commander bearing Christendom's hopes
• Ali Pasha and the Turkish war machine at its peak
• The battle formations and tactical innovations that decided the day
• The Sacred Banner's fall and the collapse of Ottoman morale
• Immediate aftermath and the prisoners, spoils, and casualties
• Long-term consequences for Ottoman expansion and European defense
• Why Lepanto became the "last crusade" in Christian memory

Notes: Battle scenes use historical dramatization based on contemporary accounts from both Christian and Ottoman sources. Share your thoughts on this pivotal moment in naval history!

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