Rearview Mirror Chronicles

Malta - The Greatest Siege in History


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Picture this: A sun-scorched island in the heart of the Mediterranean. A desperate band of knights, vastly outnumbered, stands against the might of an empire. It is the year 1565, and the Ottoman war machine—30,000 strong—has arrived on the shores of Malta, determined to wipe the Knights of St. John off the face of the earth. But what follows is not just a battle—it is one of the most ferocious and awe-inspiring sieges in history. For four months, against impossible odds, the defenders of Malta held firm, fighting tooth and nail for survival.

How did they do it? What made this tiny fortress island the linchpin of Europe’s defense? And why is the Great Siege of Malta still remembered as one of the most astonishing last stands of all time?

Join Keith as he peels back the pages of history to bring you the greatest story of resilience, strategy, and sheer human will. This is the Siege of Malta—1565

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