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Osprey Campaign #50
Malta 1565: Last Battle of the Crusades
The epic siege of the island fortress of the Knights Hospitaller by the huge Turkish Army of the Emperor Suliman is one of the most compelling stories in the history of the western world. The Turks amassed an army of 30,000 men, which doubled as the siege dragged on. The knights facing them totalled 500, along with 4,000 Maltese levies and 4,500 other troops. Tim Pickles describes how despite constant pounding by the massive Turkish guns and heavy casualties, the Knights managed to hold out.
96 pages, Paperback
First published January 15, 1998
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May 16, 2018
De momento el mejor de la colección. Claro, contínuo en su historia, y muy ameno
December 3, 2022
I really can’t think of many military operations that fit so perfectly into the Osprey Campaign cookie-cutter format as the siege of Malta that took place in 1565. The event in question is limited in time and space, the course of actions is uncomplicated, linear and devoid of controversies - it would take a real effort to mess this one up.
Tim Pickles does the opposite and puts in a very good effort here. He makes the most of available space and delivers a surprisingly detailed, competent and (if dare I say so when talking about Osprey Campaigns publication) rather entertaining overview of the events that took place during this legendary siege. Supporting graphics are of excellent quality, but in case of Osprey that is only to be expected.
A very enjoyable little book, recommended to anyone interested in the topic and historical period.
Tim Pickles does the opposite and puts in a very good effort here. He makes the most of available space and delivers a surprisingly detailed, competent and (if dare I say so when talking about Osprey Campaigns publication) rather entertaining overview of the events that took place during this legendary siege. Supporting graphics are of excellent quality, but in case of Osprey that is only to be expected.
A very enjoyable little book, recommended to anyone interested in the topic and historical period.
July 27, 2021
События той осады можно было бы счесть совершенно неправдоподобной фантазией автора, если бы они не были историей. Книжки Osprey, конечно страдают от сокращений, но эта написана просто замечательно, хотя за некоторыми подробностями я лазил смотреть википедию. Очень захотелось узнать про эту войну подробней.
June 13, 2019
Like all or the titles in the Osprey Campaign Series, this volume is a concise synopsis of the battle. I found it well written and thorough. I have rrad multiple books on this subject and found book a fine short overview of this important event.
March 8, 2022
Very readable book. Well written. Really brings history to life. I read this book over two days as I could hardly put it down. An excellent account of a clash of two cultures and one of the greatest sieges in military history.
December 31, 2015
Jak przystało na wydawnictwo Osprey - krótka, aczkolwiek rzetelna publikacja. Opis stron oraz przebiegu Wielkiego Oblężenia bez zarzutu. Język prosty i plastyczny, a na koniec zasady do wargamingu, dla zainteresowanych. Całość okraszona czytelnymi mapami oraz dużą ilością ilustracji.
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