Malta 1799: The Blockade That Starved the French

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Malta 1799: The Blockade That Starved the French

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In 1798, Napoleon Bonaparte conquered Malta in a lightning campaign. But within months, the island's Maltese and British allies turned the tables. This episode tells the story of the Maltese Insurrection and the two-year blockade that trapped the French garrison inside Valletta. We follow the rise of Maltese leader Emmanuele Vitale, the desperate French sorties under General Claude-Henri Belgrand de Vaubois, and the crucial British role under Captain Alexander Ball. From the burning of French supply ships to the silent starvation behind the fortifications, this is a forgotten chapter of resistance that shaped the island's future. We also explore how the blockade solidified Malta's ties with Britain, paving the way for its colonial era. #Malta #MalteseInsurrection #Blockade1799 #Napoleon #EmmanueleVitale #AlexanderBall #ClaudeHenriVaubois #Valletta #GrandHarbour #BritishNavy #FrenchOccupation #Siege #MediterraneanHistory #NavalHistory #18thCentury #KnightsofStJohn #Resistance #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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