Galleys undoubtedly revolutionized the War at Sea, the main reason being the far superior fire power over any other sea-going ship at the time. On October 7th, 1571 for the first time galleys were in the forefront of a major sea battle. Which battle was this?
- The Battle of Lepanto
- The Battle of Gravelines
- The Battle of Svensksund
- The Battle of Terheyden
Answer
The correct answer is A) The Battle of Lepanto.
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