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Battle of the Atlantic
September 3, 1939 - May 8, 1945, the longest continuous military campaign in World War II, crucial for control of the sea trade routes.
Battle of Jutland
May 31 - June 1, 1916, largest naval battle of World War I, led to British dominance in naval power but tactical stalemate.
Battle of Leyte Gulf
October 23-26, 1944, largest naval battle in World War II and by some criteria, the largest naval battle in history.
Battle of Quiberon Bay
November 20, 1759, decisive British victory over the French during the Seven Years' War, prevented a French invasion of Britain.
Battle of the Nile
August 1-3, 1798, British naval triumph against Napoleon's fleet, undermined French position in the Mediterranean.
Battle of the Coral Sea
May 4-8, 1942, first air-sea battle in history, prevented a Japanese invasion of Port Moresby on New Guinea.
Battle of the Philippine Sea
June 19-20, 1944, major naval battle of World War II, resulted in the destruction of much of the Japanese carrier fleet.
Battle of Tsushima
May 27-28, 1905, decisive naval battle of the Russo-Japanese War, established Japan as a formidable naval power.
Battle of the Saintes
April 9-12, 1782, key British victory over the French in the Caribbean during the American Revolutionary War, affected French naval capabilities.
Battle of Chesapeake
September 5, 1781, strategic French victory in the American Revolutionary War, led directly to the British surrender at Yorktown.
Battle of Copenhagen (1807)
August 16 - September 5, 1807, a British bombardment and capture of Copenhagen to prevent Napoleon from acquiring the Danish fleet, deemed a preemptive move during the Napoleonic Wars.
Battle of Copenhagen
April 2, 1801, British victory during the Napoleonic Wars, forced Denmark-Norway to leave the neutral alliance with Sweden and Russia.
Battle of Lepanto
October 7, 1571, crucial conflict between the Holy League and the Ottoman Empire, marked the end of Ottoman naval dominance in the Mediterranean.
Battle of Midway
June 4-7, 1942, turning point in the Pacific Theater of World War II, allowed the US to go on the offensive against Japan.
Battle of Actium
September 2, 31 BC, decisive confrontation of the Final War of the Roman Republic, led to the establishment of the Roman Empire under Augustus.
Battle of Myeongnyang
October 26, 1597, a remarkable victory for the Korean Navy during the Japanese invasions of Korea (1592–1598), showcased Admiral Yi Sun-sin's tactical expertise.
Battle of Cape Matapan
March 27-29, 1941, a World War II engagement in which British Royal Navy and the Royal Australian Navy defeated the Italian fleet near Crete.
Battle of Cape St Vincent
February 14, 1797, British naval victory during the Napoleonic Wars, showcased Horatio Nelson's leadership and tactical genius.
Battle of Lake Erie
September 10, 1813, American victory during the War of 1812, secured US control of the lake and enabled recovery of Detroit.
Battle of Gravelines
July 29, 1588, engagement of the Spanish Armada invasion attempt, contributed to the decline of Spanish imperial power.
Battle of Heligoland Bight
August 28, 1914, the first naval battle of World War I, British victory highlighted the effectiveness of submarines.
Battle of Dogger Bank
January 24, 1915, indecisive naval engagement of World War I between British and German forces, both sides claimed victory.
Battle of Salamis
September 480 BC, pivotal naval engagement during the Greco-Persian Wars, led to the eventual defeat of the Persian invasion.
Battle of Trafalgar
October 21, 1805, critical British victory against the French and Spanish, ensured British naval dominance for over a century.
Battle of Navarino
October 20, 1827, allied British, French, and Russian naval force defeated the Ottoman and Egyptian fleet, crucial for Greek independence during the Greek War of Independence.
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