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Raid of Żejtun

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Raid of Żejtun

The Raid of Żejtun (Maltese: L-Aħħar ĦbitThe Last Attack) took place on 6 July 1614, and was an attempt by the Ottoman Empire to wreak havoc on the island of Malta, centred on the town of Żejtun. It was the last unsuccessful attempt to conquer Malta by the Ottomans. The raiders were beaten back to their ships by the Order's cavalry, and the inhabitants of the south-eastern towns and villages.

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