Malta 1565 - Last Battle of the Crusades

Informationen zum Autor Tim Pickles , a Yorkshireman by birth, now resides in New Orleans, USA. He worked for many years as a figurine modeller but now specialises as an historical consultant, battle co-ordinator and costume designer in the film industry. He was one of the founders of the Napoleonic Association, undertaking the role of Wellington, commanding British forces at re-enactments between 1990 and 1995. CHRISTA HOOK began her illustrating career in 1986, after studying under her father Richard Hook. Her work has featured extensively in the worlds of publishing and television. She has established herself as one of Osprey’s most popular artists, having illustrated multiple series titles. Her illustrations combine the historian’s attention to detail with the artist’s sense of drama and atmosphere, and they are sought after by collectors worldwide. Christa lives and works in East Sussex, England. Klappentext 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. Zusammenfassung An account of the epic siege of the island fortress of the Knights Hospitaller by the Turkish Army of the Emperor Suleiman. The six battle scenes in the book depict the brutal fighting and acts of bravery by the 500 Knights who held out against 30,000 Turkish soldiers for four months. Inhaltsverzeichnis Origins of the Campaign Plans and Preparations Opposing Commanders Opposing Armies The Crescent on the Horizon The Attack on St. Elmo Fort St. Michel Crisis and Reprieve Turkish Troubles Mdina Relief at Last Aftermath Malta and the Order Today Wargaming the Siege of Malta ...

Product details

• Authors: Tim Pickles, Pickles Tim
• Assisted by: Christa Hook (Illustration), Hook Christa (Illustration), David Chandler (Editor)
• Publisher: Osprey Publishers
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 15.01.1998
• EAN: 9781855326033
• ISBN: 978-1-85532-603-3
• No. of pages: 96
• Dimensions: 185 mm x 248 mm x 10 mm
• Series: Campaign series; Campaign; Osprey Military Campaign S.; Campaign; Osprey Military Campaign S.; Campaign series
• Subjects: Non-fiction book; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political administration; Malta, European History, HISTORY / Military / General, HISTORY / Europe / Italy, Italy, Mediterranean Sea, Warfare & defence, 17th century, c 1600 to c 1699, Early modern history: c 1450/1500 to c 1700, 16th century, c 1500 to c 1599, c 1500 to c 1600, War and defence operations