Malta 1565: Last Battle of the Crusades - Couverture souple

Pickles, Tim

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1855326035 ISBN 13 : 9781855326033

Editeur : Osprey Publishing, 1998

Synopsis

Malta, 1565 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. Full description

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

Osprey's Campaign title for the Battle of Malta (1565). 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.

Biographie de l'auteur :

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.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Osprey Publishing
• Date d'édition: 1998
• ISBN 10: 1855326035
• ISBN 13: 9781855326033
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 96
• Illustrateur: Hook Christa