Egyptian Campaign (French Revolutionary Wars)

1798 – 1800

4 battles
3 victories
1 defeats
0 indecisive

From the first clashes in 1798 to the final fighting in 1800, find the full chronology of this conflict below, with the forces engaged, commanders and consequences for France in each battle.

Era : Revolution & Empire

  1. 1798 Battle of Aboukir (naval) Defeat

    Major naval defeat for France in which Brueys's fleet was annihilated by the British navy under Nelson, isolating the French army in Egypt.
  2. 1798 Battle of the Pyramids Victory

    Decisive victory by Napoleon that broke Mamluk military power in Egypt, opening the way to French conquest of the country.
  3. 1799 Battle of Aboukir (land) Victory

    French victory that successfully defended the position at Alexandria against an Ottoman offensive, consolidating the French presence in Egypt despite maritime isolation.
  4. 1800 Battle of Heliopolis Victory

    Decisive French victory under Kléber that repulsed a large Ottoman army, securing French domination of the Nile Delta.
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