Expedition to Egypt and Syria

19 may 1798 - 30 august 1801

Comments
The Expedition to Egypt and Syria starts with the French embarkation on 19th of may 1798 and ends with the surrender of the french troops to the English on 30th of august 1801.

The Ottoman Empire declares War to the French on 9th September 1798.
Uprising of the people of Cairo from 21th October 1798 until 22th October 1798.

The Expedition to Egypt and Syria has the following campaigns:

• Campaign in Egypt: 1st July 1798 (invasion of Egypt) until
• Campaign in Lower Egypt: 25th August 1798 (Desaix sent south along the Lower Nile) until 29th May 1799 (Belliard takes the Port of Kosseir).
• Campaign in Palestine and Syria: 6th February 1799 (beginning of the French march) until 14th June 1799 (Napoleon returns to Cairo).

Battle and Conquest of Alexandria

French victory

Battle of Shubra Khit

French victory

Battle of the Pyramids (Battle of Embabeh)

French victory

Comments
The 18'000 Egyptian peasant soldiers (see 12)on the east bank of the Nile are not included in the figures of the troops of the Mamelucks.

Battle of Sediman (Battle of El Lahun)

French victory

Battle of Samhud

French victory

Battle near El Arish

French victory

Siege and Capitulation of El Arish

French victory

Conquest of Gaza

French victory

Siege of Jaffa (Siege of Haifa)

French victory

Battle of Abnud

? victory

Siege of Acre (Accon)

Ottoman Empire victory

Engagement of Mount Tabor

French victory

Action at Beni Adi

French victory

1st Battle of Abukir

French victory

Battle of Heliopolis

French victory

2nd Battle of Abukir

British victory

Comments
The British landed on Abukir Bay on the 1801/03/08.

Battle of Canopus

British victory

Comments
Death of Abercomby.

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