Transparencies used in the publication 'The Siege of Malta 1565'.
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A photograph of an etching by Matteo Perez d'Aleccio (1547-1616) depicting the siege and battery of the island of St Michael on the 28th June 1565.
A photograph of an etching by Matteo Perez d'Aleccio (1547-1616) depicting an aerial view of the north-east of Malta, from St Elmo and Marsamxett Harbour on the left and Marsasirocco (Marsaxlokk) on the right. The Turkish army make their main landings with the foreground depicting the Turkish camp in Marsa, their main encampment throughout the siege. Between St Elmo and Marsaxlokk squadrons of troops engage with a party of Christian knights.
A photograph of an etching by Matteo Perez d'Aleccio (1547-1616) depicting the rout of the final Turkish expedition against Medina by the relief force on the 13th September 1565. After the relieving force of Don Garcia de Toledo had landed on the west side of the island, the Turks prepare to leave. In the central foreground is the fortress of Medina from which the Knights and relieving troops are driving the Turks north-west to their galleys. More Knights are coming from Birgu and St Michael.
A photograph of an etching by Matteo Perez d'Aleccio (1547-1616) depicting all the locations of the French assault batteries, number of pieces and ports and fortresses.
A photograph of an etching by Matteo Perez d'Aleccio (1547-1616) depicting the capture of St Elmo on the 23rd June 1565.
A photograph of a painting (fresco) of 'The Turks disembark at Marsaxlokk' which depicts scenes from the Great Siege of Malta in 1565 displayed at the Palace of the Grand Master in Valletta.
A photograph of a painting (fresco) of 'St Michael assualted by land and sea' which depicts scenes from the Great Siege of Malta in 1565 displayed at the Palace of the Grand Master in Valletta.
A photograph of an etching by Matteo Perez d'Aleccio (1547-1616) depicting the small rescue of the village which took place on the night of the 5th of July during the Siege of 1565. Auxiliary troops on the way to the Borgo in Malta. The etching was created in 1631.
A photograph of an etching by Matteo Perez d'Aleccio (1547-1616) depicting the attack on the spur of St Michael (today known as Isla, Senglea) in which the Christians sank six large and four small Turkish boats, and took a Turkish frigate prisoner, together with some Turks, capturing six Turkish standards.
A photograph of an etching by Matteo Perez d'Aleccio (1547-1616) depicting the height of the main Turkish attack on Birgu, on 21st August 1565. The Mount Salvadore battery is firing from the far left along with the Turkish assault. They have managed to place their flags on the walls, however, they are being held. In the centre, holding a baton in his right hand, we find the Grand Master of Valletta, La Valette.
A photograph of an etching by Matteo Perez d'Aleccio (1547-1616) depicting the height of the main Turkish attack on Birgu, on 21st August 1565. The Mount Salvadore battery is firing from the far left along with the Turkish assault. They have managed to place their flags on the walls, however, they are being held. In the centre, holding a baton in his right hand, we find the Grand Master of Valletta, La Valette.
A photograph of an etching by Matteo Perez d'Aleccio (1547-1616) depicting an aerial view of the north-east of Malta, from St Elmo and Marsamxett Harbour on the left and Marsasirocco (Marsaxlokk) on the right. The Turkish army make their main landings with the foreground depicting the Turkish camp in Marsa, their main encampment throughout the siege. Between St Elmo and Marsaxlokk squadrons of troops engage with a party of Christian knights.
A photograph of an etching by Matteo Perez d'Aleccio (1547-1616) depicting the rout of the final Turkish expedition against Medina by the relief force on the 13th September 1565. After the relieving force of Don Garcia de Toledo had landed on the west side of the island, the Turks prepare to leave. In the central foreground is the fortress of Medina from which the Knights and relieving troops are driving the Turks north-west to their galleys. More Knights are coming from Birgu and St Michael.
A photograph of an etching by Matteo Perez d'Aleccio (1547-1616) depicting the capture of St Elmo on the 23rd June 1565.
A photograph of a painting (fresco) of 'The investment of St Elmo' which depicts scenes from the Great Siege of Malta in 1565 displayed at the Palace of the Grand Master in Valletta.
A photograph of a painting (fresco) of 'The fall of St Elmo' which depicts scenes from the Great Siege of Malta in 1565 displayed at the Palace of the Grand Master in Valletta.
A photograph of a painting (fresco) of 'The investment of Fort St Elmo' which depicts scenes from the Great Siege of Malta in 1565 displayed at the Palace of the Grand Master in Valletta.
A photograph of a painting (fresco) of 'The assault upon the Post of Castille' which depicts scenes from the Great Siege of Malta in 1565 displayed at the Palace of the Grand Master in Valletta.