Plan of Saint John

The Plan of Saint John was a strategic military blueprint created during the early 17th century by the Order of Saint John (Knights Hospitaller) to defend Malta from Ottoman invasion. It involved detailed arrangements for fortifications, troop deployment, and defense systems across the island to maximize its strength and resilience. The plan aimed to coordinate coordinated efforts between land and sea defenses, ensuring the knights could effectively repel attackers. It was a crucial part of Malta’s defense strategy, helping to thwart Ottoman sieges and safeguard the European Christian territory in the Mediterranean.