Attack on Sousse (1537)

Attack on Sousse (1537)
Part of the Ottoman–Habsburg wars

Ribat of Sousses, which the Christian forces attacked but failed to capture it.
DateApril 1537
Location
Result Ottoman victory
Belligerents

 Spanish Empire

Knights Hospitaller
Ottoman Empire
Commanders and leaders
Giovanni de'Aragona Tagliavia
Diego de Castilla  Paolo Simeoni
Galatian de Sese
Unknown
Strength

14 Galleys
+3,150 men

  • 3,000 Spanish
  • 150 Maltese knights
  • Number of Maltese soldiers
Unknown
Casualties and losses
Heavy Unknown

The Attack on Sousse was a military expedition by a joint Spanish-Maltese fleet against the Ottoman-held town of Sousse. The attack ended in failure, and they retreated after heavy losses.