The Island of Malta occupies a pivotal position in the Mediterranean, forming an outpost between North Africa and the soft underbelly of Europe. Such has been its strategic importance throughout the years that it has become one of the most fortified places in the world. Following the successful defence of the island during the Great Siege of 1565, the Knights Hospitaller built new walls and fortifications. These defences failed when Napoleon occupied...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1841766933
ISBN13:9781841766935
Release Date:January 2004
Publisher:Osprey Publishing (UK)
Length:64 Pages
Weight:0.60 lbs.
Dimensions:0.2" x 7.3" x 9.8"
Related Subjects
16th Century 17th Century Europe History Malta Military Modern (16th-21st Centuries) Strategy WesternCustomer Reviews
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