Invasion of Gozo Part of the Ottoman-Habsburg wars The Cittadella of Gozo today. Date July 1551 Location Malta and Gozo Result Ottoman victory Belligerents Ottoman Empire Order of Saint John Maltese civilians Commanders and leaders Sinan Pasha Salah Rais Dragut Juan de Homedes Nicolas Durand de Villegaignon Gelatian de Sessa (POW) Strength 10,000 unknown Casualties and losses unknown 5,000 to 7,000 slaves