The 1541 battle of Algiers occurred when Charles V of the Holy Roman Empire and king of Spain attempted to lead an amphibious attack against the Regency of Algiers. Inadequate planning, particularly a
A Maltese knight thrusts his dagger into the gate of Bab Azzoun, by Léon Galibert (1844)
Shipwreck of Christian ships in the bay of Algiers, 1541
The Conquest of Tunis in 1535 occurred when the Holy Roman Emperor Charles V and his allies captured the city of Tunis from the control of the Ottoman Empire. The Catholic fleet, which included admira
Attack on La Goletta, with Tunis in the background
Ottoman troops in the conquest of Tunis, 1535.
The armada firing against La Goulette.
Terrestrial assault on La Goulette.