The Great Siege of Malta 1565: A Clash of Cultures

In 1565, the Knights of St. John of Jerusalem valiantly defended the island of Malta against a powerful Ottoman invasion force. The Great Siege of Malta was a pivotal moment in the struggle between Christianity and Islam, as the brave Christian knights risked their lives to protect Western civilization from the rising tide of the Ottoman Empire. The heroic efforts of the knights, under the leadership of Grand Master Jean Parisot de la Valette, were immortalized by the historian Ernle Bradford in his acclaimed book, The Great Siege of Malta.