Besieged Fortresses (2023): S02E03 – The Great Siege of Malta (1565)

Introduction Built at strategic points, and fitted with impressive fortifications, fortresses are thought to be impenetrable. Outline Suleiman the Magnificent, Sultan of the Ottoman Empire, wants total control of the Mediterranean Sea. Only the island of Malta, home to the militant order of the Knights Hospitaller, stands in his way. In their fortress, 1700 Christian…

Andrew Marshall

28/09/2023

1–2 minutes

Fortification, Fortress, History, Military Documentary, War

Introduction

Built at strategic points, and fitted with impressive fortifications, fortresses are thought to be impenetrable.

Outline

Suleiman the Magnificent, Sultan of the Ottoman Empire, wants total control of the Mediterranean Sea. Only the island of Malta, home to the militant order of the Knights Hospitaller, stands in his way. In their fortress, 1700 Christian knights now face an armada of 300 galleys and 35,000 men.

Besieged Fortresses Series

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Production & Filming Details

Release Date: 18 March 2023.
Running Time: 50-51 minutes.
Rating: TV-PG.
Country: France.
Language: French and English.