Dragut
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Dragut was an Ottoman corsair, naval commander, governor, and noble. Under his command, the Ottoman Empire's maritime power was extended across North Africa. Recognized for his military genius, and as
Monument to Turgut Reis in Istanbul depicted with his palm resting on globe.
Ottoman forces, including Dragut, defeat the fleet of the Holy League of Charles V, who were commanded by Andrea Doria, at the Battle of Preveza (1538)
Turgut Reis commanded the center-rear wing of the Turkish fleet at the naval Battle of Preveza in 1538
Bust of Turgut Reis in the Mersin Naval Museum.
Battle of Djerba
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The Battle of Djerba took place in May 1560 near the island of Djerba, Tunisia. The Ottomans under Piali Pasha's command overwhelmed a large joint Christian alliance fleet, composed chiefly of Spanish
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…under the command of Piyale Pasha and Turgut Reis, decisively defeated the fleet of the Christian alliance of Philip II, consisting of 200 ships, at the Battle of Djerba. In March 1561 Turgut Reis and Uluç Ali Reis captured Vincenzo Cicala and Luigi Osorio near the island of Marettimo. In June 1561 Turgut landed on the…
Battle of Djerba 1560
The Citadel of Skulls (Borj el Jamajem, (برج يلجماجم) at Borj El Kebir in Houmt El Souk