1798
Capture of Malta
Malta succumbs within 2 days without a shot being fired. Arrives off Malta, which belongs to the Order of the Knights of St John of Jerusalem
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Malta succumbs within 2 days without a shot being fired. Arrives off Malta, which belongs to the Order of the Knights of St John of Jerusalem
Napoleon captured Malta during the voyage to Egypt, removing the Knights of Saint John from control of the island.
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