In 1528, these forts were defended by 400 knights of Malta and 800 mercenaries against a force of 40000 Turks.
15 seconds sound clip from the Patton (1970) movie soundboard.
You can hear this line at 01:46:15 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.
Quote context
[...]
- You plan on slapping any soldiers there, General?
- Ja?
- Malta? Malta as a base, then southern Greece. That is possible.
- Get me Field Marshal Keitel.
- Still no word from General Eisenhower?
- Not even any response about those two turkeys I sent him for Christmas?
- Uh, go ahead, gentlemen. Take a closer look for yourselves.
[...]