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Ottoman Landing
- When
- 18 May 1565
- Where
- Malta
- Part of
- Siege of Malta
Ottoman forces landed on Malta on 18 May 1565, initiating the siege.
The invasion began with the landing of approximately 40,000 Ottoman troops. Defenders made last-minute improvements to the fortifications of Birgu and Senglea as the enemy forces arrived.
Sources
- Great Siege of Malta Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-20
- Knights Hospitaller Wikipedia
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