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It's actually amazing how even as early as the 16th century Europeans had the superior naval power. It was like shooting fish in a barrel. It wasn't until the b
by Yeul 2y ago
It's actually amazing how even as early as the 16th century Europeans had the superior naval power. It was like shooting fish in a barrel.
It wasn't until the battle of Tsushima that the tide shifted.
- Mr_Minderbinder 2y agoThe 16th century is too early to claim superiority, especially considering what the Ottoman navy was able to achieve then. The turning point in the overall military power balance between the Ottoman Empire and Europe occurred in the late 17th century (~1680) in my opinion. The Portuguese lost every naval battle they waged against the Ming in the 16th century. Even towards the middle of the 17th century the Dutch were unable to hold Taiwan against Ming navy remnants.