Emperor Charles V of Spain launched a military expedition against the city of Algiers in 1541 to suppress piracy and secure control over the Mediterranean. The campaign ultimately failed, with the Spanish forces suffering significant losses due to harsh weather and strong resistance from the Ottomans and their allies. Printed pamphlet.
![Emperor Charles V of Spain launched a military expedition against the city of Algiers in 1541 to suppress piracy and secure control over the Mediterranean. The campaign ultimately failed, with the Spanish forces suffering significant losses due to harsh weather and strong resistance from the Ottomans and their allies. Printed pamphlet. Stock Photo](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/2PJ4XJP/emperor-charles-v-of-spain-launched-a-military-expedition-against-the-city-of-algiers-in-1541-to-suppress-piracy-and-secure-control-over-the-mediterranean-the-campaign-ultimately-failed-with-the-spanish-forces-suffering-significant-losses-due-to-harsh-weather-and-strong-resistance-from-the-ottomans-and-their-allies-printed-pamphlet-2PJ4XJP.jpg)
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