History is Written by Victorious Battles: Glorious Lepanto (1571) and Forgotten Preveza (1538)

The two battles - Preveza and Lepanto are recorded in European historical memory very different ways. In memory, has become the symbol of Christian victory over invincible Ottoman Empire, even though it did not result any significant tactical or strategic advantage territorial change. battle Preveza, on other hand, faded into oblivion. What similarities differences can be drawn between battles? context provides an opportunity to draw parallels. Neither considered decisive terms military history. On 28 September 1538 7 October 1571, both saw large enemy fleets clash. One most striking from Holy League was that 1571 Danubian Habsburg Monarchy join. addition combat analogies, we cannot ignore some technical developments: there galleys fighting 1571.