Malta, 1565: The Siege That Saved Europe
In 1565, one small island became the frontline of a clash that would shape the future of Europe. When the Ottoman Empire launched a massive invasion of Malta, the Knights of St. John—outnumbered and outgunned—prepared for what seemed like a final stand. For months, brutal assaults, relentless artillery, and desperate hand-to-hand combat pushed the defenders to the brink of collapse. Forts fell. Thousands died. And yet, against all odds, Malta did not break. SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.patreon.com/c/HistoryShortsPodcast ADVERTISE: https://www.historyshortspodcast.com/advertise LEARN MORE…
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