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Malta 1565
Battle Name : Malta 1565
Date(s) : 19 May 1565 - 08 September 1565
Part of : Islamic Expansion ,
Outcome : A victory for Christian Garrison over Turkish Army
Type of battle : Land
Summary
The Christian Garrison including the Knights of St. John defended the fortresses of Malta against a considerably larger force of Muslim Turks. Very large losses were suffered by both sides. The Turks withdrew when the Christian relief fleet arrived from Sicily.
Location
The island of Malta in the Mediterranean (Malta)
