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Battle of Abukir

1799 • Alexandria Feldschlacht

Historical Overview

Napoleon defeats an Ottoman expeditionary army on the beach of Abukir.

Quick Facts

Outcome:Decisive French victory.

French Expeditionary Force

  • Commander: Napoleon Bonaparte
  • Strength: ca. 10.000
  • Casualties: ca. 1.000

Ottoman Empire

  • Commander: Seid Mustafa Pascha
  • Strength: ca. 18.000
  • Casualties: ca. 15.000

Strategic Context

Repelling an Ottoman landing operation for reconquest.

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