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Apr 27, 2023 · The French Expedition to Egypt and Syria (1798-1801), led by Napoleon Bonaparte, aimed to establish a French colony in Egypt and to threaten British possessions in India. Despite initial French victories, the campaign ultimately ended in failure, and Egypt remained under Ottoman control.
Napoleon extended amnesty to the leaders of the revolt in 1798. In 1798, Napoleon led the French army into Egypt, swiftly conquering Alexandria and Cairo. However, in October of that year, discontent against the French led to an uprising by the people of Cairo.
May 14, 2024 · Battle of the Pyramids, (July 21, 1798), military engagement in which Napoleon Bonaparte and his French troops captured Cairo. His victory was attributed to the implementation of his one significant tactical innovation, the massive divisional square.
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The expedition set sail from Toulon on May 19, 1798, with a fleet of over 300 ships carrying around 35,000 soldiers, engineers, and scientists. The journey was a high-risk venture, especially given the strong naval presence the British help in the Mediterranean. If their ships were found and attacked, it would be a sure defeat for Napoleon.
Jun 2, 2023 · The Battle of the Nile is important for destroying French naval power in the Mediterranean, dooming Napoleon's Egyptian campaign to failure, and helping to spark the War of the Second Coalition. It also helped build the reputation of Horatio Nelson.
Napoleon Bonaparte’s invasion of Egypt in the summer of 1798 served as a dress rehearsal for his subsequent conquest of Europe. This article appears in: September 2016. By Don Hollway.
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The French Expedition to Egypt and Syria (1798-1801), led by Napoleon Bonaparte, aimed to establish a French colony in Egypt and to threaten British possessions in India. Despite initial French victories, the campaign ultimately ended in failure, and Egypt remained under Ottoman control.
