The Inside History

The Great Seize of Malta 1565

The great seize of Malta 1565  On this day, 11 September, 1565 AD, the Ottoman forces attempted to capture Malta under Suleiman the magnificent, which was then held by the Knights Hospitaller. This endeavour resulted in the Great Siege of Malta. With 400 Maltese adults and children and 2,000 foot soldiers, the Knights survived the siege and drove the invade…