Siege: Fortresses at War | Episode 3: The Great Siege of Malta | Free Documentary History

Under Siege: Fortresses at War - Episode 3: The Great Siege of Malta | History Documentary

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In this episode:
Suleiman the Magnificent, ruler of the Ottoman Empire, is determined to dominate the Mediterranean. But the Knights of St. John, based on Malta, refuse to yield. In their fortress, just 1,700 Crusaders stand against a fleet of 300 galleys and an invading force of 35,000 men.

The Series:
From medieval citadels to ancient strongholds, fortresses were built to be impenetrable — engineered with towering walls, intricate defences, and cunning traps to repel any enemy. But history tells a different story: brilliant generals and relentless armies have breached even the mightiest strongholds.

This documentary series explores the greatest fortress sieges in history, revealing the secrets of their construction and the battle-tested strategies used to defend or conquer them. Through expert insights and dramatic reconstructions, discover how these colossal structures became both sanctuaries and battlegrounds.

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