The Ottoman Turks besiege Malta for three months in an attempt to capture this strategically important Mediterranean island, but it is successfully defended against them by its inhabitants, the Knights of St. John, and their leader, Jean de la Valette.
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Citation: Editors, Litencyc. "The Knights of St. John defend Malta from the Turks". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 01 February 2011 [https://www.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=15042, accessed 06 May 2024.]
