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Battle of Lissa

1866 • Adria Seeschlacht

Historical Overview

First naval battle of ironclad fleets; Tegetthoff rammed the Italian fleet.

Quick Facts

Outcome:Austrian victory.

Austrian Navy

  • Commander: Wilhelm v. Tegetthoff
  • Strength: 27 Schiffe
  • Casualties: ca. 170

Italian Navy

  • Commander: Carlo di Persano
  • Strength: 28 Schiffe
  • Casualties: ca. 670

Strategic Context

Struggle for dominance in the Adriatic Sea.

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