The great siege of Malta: Knights Hospitaller vs the Ottoman empire
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Defiance and Sacrifice: The Siege of St. Elmo
This chapter explores the historical context of the Siege of St. Elmo during the Great Siege of Malta, comparing it to the ancient battle of Thermopylae. It highlights the defenders' transformation from reluctance to heroic sacrifice in the face of overwhelming odds.
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