Battle of Lepanto/Definition

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A definition or brief description of Battle of Lepanto.

A decisive naval engagement fought Oct. 7, 1571, between a Turkish fleet of about 275 galleys and other ships under Ali Pasha against a Christian force of about 230 galleys and galleasses.