"The Sieges of Rhodes 1480 and 1522 Review" Topic
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Tango01  | 10 Oct 2025 4:30 p.m. PST |
"This is Jonathan Davies' new study of the epic sieges of Rhodes. Often overshadowed by the later Siege of Malta, these Ottoman sieges of the Knights of St John (Hospitallers) base happened during a transitional period in the history of siege warfare.
The 1480 Siege of Rhodes was Sultan Mehmed II's attempt to capture the island of Rhodes from the Knights. The Ottomans launched a large-scale assault, with a fleet and an army numbering in the tens of thousands. Despite being heavily outnumbered, the Knights, led by Grand Master Pierre d'Aubusson, mounted a fierce defence. After several weeks of intense fighting, including a failed final assault on the city's walls, the Ottomans were forced to withdraw. The Knights' successful defence was celebrated across Europe as a significant victory against the expanding Ottoman Empire…"
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| Wackmole9 | 10 Oct 2025 4:56 p.m. PST |
A truly amazing place to visit. The Italians rebuilt a lot of the fortifications in the 1930's. |
| OSCS74 | 10 Oct 2025 8:10 p.m. PST |
I agree with Wack, one of the streets I walked on was like walking back in 1480. |
| Tango01 | 11 Oct 2025 4:22 p.m. PST |
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