The Crusaders captured “Turgut Reis” one of the assistants of “Khairuddin Barbarossa”, so “Khairuddin” led a fleet of 100 armed ships, anchored in front of the Italian city (Liguria), and demanded the release of “Turgut” or else he will destroy the city completely and level it to the ground..
They released him immediately…
he continued to strive against the Crusaders until he was martyred, God willing, when he was eighty years old, during an attempt to conquer (Malta) in 1565 AD. Spain tried to support (Malta), and a storm sank 8 ships from the fleet and drowned 1,500 Spaniards near the island (Lampedusa). He fought several successful battles: – Including the conquest of (Catania), the second island of Sicily, the extermination of all the Crusader fighters therein, and the liberation of 7,000 Muslim prisoners. Including the conquest of the Balearic Islands in 1558 AD. – Including the seizure of the Maltese island of Gozo, and the capture of all its inhabitants.
Including the naval battle of Ponza 1552 AD, and how do you know what Ponza is..!! – Including the Battle of Djerba 1560 AD, which is considered one of the most prominent naval battles in the history of the world.. The European coalition suffered 18 thousand dead, and made a “Turgut” from their skulls a tower that remained standing for 300 years..!! – Including the conquest of the island (Capri) facing the Italian city of Naples, after his fleet took control of the Tyrrhenian Sea.
