Hayreddin Barbarossa's rise was part of a larger collision between empires. His early career as a corsair targeting Spanish ships aligned perfectly with the Ottoman Sultan's goals, leading to his official appointment. While his victory at Preveza in 1538 was a massive setback for Europe, Christian forces did score victories. Most notably, Holy Roman Emperor Charles V led a huge expedition that recaptured Tunis from Barbarossa's control in 1535, demonstrating the intense back-and-forth struggle f