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The Naval Battle of Navarino
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After the rejection of the Treaty of London of July 6, 1827, by the Sultan, the allied fleet, under admirals Derigny, Codrington and Heyden, faced the Τurko-egyptian forces in the Gulf of Navarino. The battle caused overwhelming losses to the Τurko-egyptian fleet after four hours of continuous cannonry.
The allied powers – the soldiers with turned backs – attack the Ottomans, who are defeated, while, on the left, the ships bear the emblems of the three allied powers.
