Battle of Diu
The Battle of Diu was a battle that took place near Diu, India, between Portugal and Turkey of February 2, 1509.
The Portuguese had a force of 18 ships and the Turkish had 100. The Portuguese ships had guns of greater caliber, better artillery crews, were better manned and built stronger. The Portuguese naval infantry also had advantage over the Turks, not only because it was better armed and equipped (armor, carbine muskets, and a type of grenade made of clay with gunpowder inside), but because in general Portuguese troops were seasoned professional warriors, mostly warrior nobility with an huge ascendency over the Turks, not only in physical strength and size but in combat skills.
The battle resulted in a major victory for the Portuguese, with all Turkish ships being sunk or captured.
Due to the overwhelming numerical superiority, the Portuguese started the battle with a massive bombardment followed by hand-to-hand combat (boarding).
The Portuguese did not lose a single ship.
