The Great Siege of Malta (Maltese: L-Assedju l-Kbir) occurred in 1565 when the Ottoman Empire attempted to conquer the island of Malta, then held by the Knights Hospitaller. The siege …

In the Siege of Malta (May–September 1565), the Knights Hospitaller successfully defended the island from an Ottoman Empire invasion, halting the Ottomans’ advance into the western …

Nov 3, 2018 · At dawn on 18 May 1565, an invasion, which became known as the Siege of Malta, began when a fleet of Ottoman ships arrived at the island and docked at Marsaxlokk harbour. …

In 1551, Turgut and the Ottoman admiral Sinan decided to take Malta and invaded the island with a force of about 10,000 men. After only a few days, however, Turgut broke off the siege and …

Mar 31, 2019 · Voltaire once said “Nothing is better known than the siege of Malta.” Indeed, the result of the Ottoman attack on Malta in 1565 is one of the great turning points in European …

Jul 8, 2025 · The 1565 Siege of Malta is one of the most celebrated battles in European history. That summer, the Mediterranean Sea was on fire. The Ottomans, at the peak of their power …

The Great Siege and the Hospitallers’ triumph immediately gave Malta international recognition and a place on the map. The event sparked interest among travellers from the rest of Europe …

Sep 21, 2025 · The confrontation at Malta represented more than just a local conflict—it embodied the broader struggle between Ottoman expansion and Christian resistance in the …

Jun 24, 2024 · The Great Siege of Malta marked a pivotal moment in history, commencing with the Ottoman forces’ relentless attack on the island. As the Ottoman fleet descended upon …

From June 1940 to November 1942, the fight for the control of the strategically important island of the British Crown Colony of Malta pitted the air and naval forces of the Kingdom of Italy and …