Raid on Żejtun
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The Raid on Żejtun, also known as The Last Attack (Maltese: L-aħħar ħbit), was the last major attack made by the Ottoman Empire against Hospitaller-ruled Malta.[1] The attack took place in July 1614, when raiders pillaged the town of Żejtun and the surrounding area before being beaten back to their ships by the Order's cavalry and by the inhabitants of the south-eastern towns and villages.[1]
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Raid on Żejtun | |||||||
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Part of the Ottoman–Habsburg wars | |||||||
Church of St. Gregory (then parish church of St. Catherine), which was sacked by the Ottomans | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Ottoman Empire |
Order of Saint John Maltese civilians | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Khalil Pasha |
Alof de Wignacourt Cav. Mendes | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
5,000–6,000 men | c. 6,000–8,000 men | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
Some killed c. 50–60 captured |
Some killed c. 20 injured |
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