Battle of the Strait of Otranto

The Battle of the Strait of Otranto took place in 1917 during World War I, involving the Austro-Hungarian Navy trying to disrupt Allied shipping in the Adriatic Sea. Italian and Allied forces aimed to block or control the narrow strait between Italy and Albania, which was crucial for controlling access between the Central Powers and the Mediterranean. The battle saw submarines, surface ships, and aircraft engaged in efforts to outmaneuver each other. Its significance lay in controlling supply routes and asserting naval dominance in the region, though no decisive victory was achieved.