Table of Contents

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

About the Author

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 is one of Osprey's most popular illustrators, a reputation justly deserved given the perfect blend of attention to detail and narrative realisation that penetrates her work. Her work for Osprey to date includes several joint collaborations with her father Richard, as well as Warrior 1 Norman Knight, Warrior 10 Saracen Faris, and Campaign 56 Eggmuhl 1809.