Egyptian Campaign (War of the Second Coalition)
1801
Below are the engagements of this conflict that took place in 1801, with the forces engaged, commanders and consequences for France in each battle.
Era : Revolution & Empire
- 1801 Siege of Alexandria Defeat
The siege of Alexandria ended with the capitulation of French forces to the British, ending the French presence in Egypt. From 17 August to 2 September 1801, Belliard surrendered after Cairo's capitulation on 27 June; it was the last action of the Egyptian campaign.
- 1801 Naval Battle of Alexandria Defeat
French naval defeat near Alexandria, significantly reducing French maritime capacity in the Mediterranean and definitively severing links between France and its troops in Egypt.
- 1801 Siege of Cairo Defeat
The siege of Cairo, conducted from May to June 1801 by Hutchinson after Abercromby's death at Canope, ended with General Belliard's capitulation on 22 June, ending the French presence in the Egyptian capital.