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Battle of Alexandria

1801 Alexandria Feldschlacht

The landing of the British troops at the beginning of the battle of Canope 03/21/1801.

The landing of the British troops at the beginning of the battle of Canope 03/21/1801.

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Defences and Fortifications of Alexandria

Defences and Fortifications of Alexandria

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The British 58th Foot regiment repulse the last assault of the French cavalry at the Roman ruins at the end of the battle of Alexandria. 03/21/1801.

The British 58th Foot regiment repulse the last assault of the French cavalry at the Roman ruins at the end of the battle of Alexandria. 03/21/1801.

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RICHARD SIMKIN (1840 - 1926): BATTLE OF MANDORA

RICHARD SIMKIN (1840 - 1926): BATTLE OF MANDORA

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A selection of amusing and instructive pamphlets ; No. VI.

A selection of amusing and instructive pamphlets ; No. VI.

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The Battle of Alexandria, 21 March 1801

The Battle of Alexandria, 21 March 1801

Author: Philip James de LoutherbourgLicense:PD
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Title: "[British Battles on Land and Sea.]"
Author: GRANT, James - of the 62nd Regiment
Shelfmark: "British Library HMNTS 09504.g.1."
Volume: 02
Page: 304
Place of Publishing: London
Date of Publishing: 1884
Publisher: Cassell & Co.
Edition: [Another edition.] British Battles on land and sea.
Issuance: monographic
Identifier: 001488113
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View this map on the BL Georeferencer service. Image taken from: Title: "[British Battles on Land and Sea.]" Author: GRANT, James - of the 62nd Regiment Shelfmark: "British Library HMNTS 09504.g.1." Volume: 02 Page: 304 Place of Publishing: London Date of Publishing: 1884 Publisher: Cassell & Co. Edition: [Another edition.] British Battles on land and sea. Issuance: monographic Identifier: 001488113 Explore: Find this item in the British Library catalogue, 'Explore'. Download the PDF for this book (volume: 02) Image found on book scan 304 (NB not necessarily a page number) Download the OCR-derived text for this volume: (plain text) or (json) Click here to see all the illustrations in this book and click here to browse other illustrations published in books in the same year. Order a higher quality version from here.

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9th - 11th March

9th - 11th March

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Sujet : Théâtre de la guerre
Batailles
Opérations militaires
Aboukir -- Bataille
Échelle(s) : Scale of miles, 5 [=Om. 112 ; 1:71 230 environ]
Appartient à l’ensemble documentaire : BbLevt0
Couverture : Égypte
Langue : anglais

Éditeur : W. Faden (London)

Sujet : Théâtre de la guerre Batailles Opérations militaires Aboukir -- Bataille Échelle(s) : Scale of miles, 5 [=Om. 112 ; 1:71 230 environ] Appartient à l’ensemble documentaire : BbLevt0 Couverture : Égypte Langue : anglais Éditeur : W. Faden (London)

Author: Faden, William (1749-1836). Auteur du texteLicense:PD
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Ralph Abercromby fights two French dragoons at the 1801 Battle of Alexandria.  Abercromby was mortally wounded in this battle and died a week later.

Ralph Abercromby fights two French dragoons at the 1801 Battle of Alexandria. Abercromby was mortally wounded in this battle and died a week later.

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Ralph Abercromby fights two French dragoons at the 1801 Battle of Alexandria.  Abercromby was mortally wounded in this battle and died a week later.

Ralph Abercromby fights two French dragoons at the 1801 Battle of Alexandria. Abercromby was mortally wounded in this battle and died a week later.

Author: Archibald Forbes, Arthur Griffiths and others.License:PD
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Adres wydawniczy: [Edinburgh ; London] : [William Blackwood and Son], [1850]Współtwórcy: Alison, Archibald (1757-1839) OpracowanieOpis fizyczny: 1 atlas (108 kart, [1] tablica) : litografia ; 23x28 cm

Adres wydawniczy: [Edinburgh ; London] : [William Blackwood and Son], [1850]Współtwórcy: Alison, Archibald (1757-1839) OpracowanieOpis fizyczny: 1 atlas (108 kart, [1] tablica) : litografia ; 23x28 cm

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Bataille de Canope, le 21 mars 1801 (dite aussi bataille d'Alexandrie)

Bataille de Canope, le 21 mars 1801 (dite aussi bataille d'Alexandrie)

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Entry of General Bonaparte into Alexandria, 1 July 1798. Salon of 1812. By Pierre-Édouard-Eugène Colson. Versailles collections, MV. 5866.

Entry of General Bonaparte into Alexandria, 1 July 1798. Salon of 1812. By Pierre-Édouard-Eugène Colson. Versailles collections, MV. 5866.

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A detail of a plan of the Operations of the British Forces in Egypt from the landing in Aboukir Bay on th 8th of March to the Battle of Alexandria March 21st inclusive.

A detail of a plan of the Operations of the British Forces in Egypt from the landing in Aboukir Bay on th 8th of March to the Battle of Alexandria March 21st inclusive.

Author: William Fadden, Geographer to His Majesty & to His Royal Highness the Prince of WalesLicense:PD
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A plan of the Operations of the British Forces in Egypt from the landing in Aboukir Bay on th 8th of March to the Battle of Alexandria March 21st inclusive.

A plan of the Operations of the British Forces in Egypt from the landing in Aboukir Bay on th 8th of March to the Battle of Alexandria March 21st inclusive.

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French dragoons fighting to retake their captured 21st demi-brigade's standard. Battle of Alexandria, 03/21/1801

French dragoons fighting to retake their captured 21st demi-brigade's standard. Battle of Alexandria, 03/21/1801

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The Battle of Alexandria; 42nd Highlanders guarding French Prisoners.
Battles of the British Army, Alexandria, 42nd Highlanders guarding French Prisoners. Illustration by permission of The Illustrated London News. An illustration, for the ILN of 20 January 1894.

Artist: Richard Caton Woodville, engraved from a wash drawing by The Meisenbach Co., Ltd., West Norwood.

The Battle of Alexandria; 42nd Highlanders guarding French Prisoners. Battles of the British Army, Alexandria, 42nd Highlanders guarding French Prisoners. Illustration by permission of The Illustrated London News. An illustration, for the ILN of 20 January 1894. Artist: Richard Caton Woodville, engraved from a wash drawing by The Meisenbach Co., Ltd., West Norwood.

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IdentificatieTitel(s): Fotoreproductie van een prent voorstellend de dood van Sir Ralph Abercrombie tijdens de slag bij AlexandriëBATTLE OF ALEXANDRIA.-DEATH OF SIR RALPH ABERCROMBIE. (titel op object)Objecttype: foto reproductie bladzijde Objectnummer: RP-F-2001-7-16-4VervaardigingVervaardiger: fotograaf: anoniem, naar prent van: anoniemDatering: ca. 1880 - in of voor 1891Materiaal: fotopapier Techniek: ontwikkelgelatinezilverdrukAfmetingen: foto: h 114 mm × b 88 mmToelichtingFoto tegenover pagina 163.OnderwerpWat: battlehorrors of war. Slag bij AlexandriëWanneer: 1801-03-21 - 1801-03-21Waar: AlexandriëWie: Ralph AbercrombyVerwerving en rechtenCredit line: Aankoop met steun van de Mondriaan Stichting, het Prins Bernhard Cultuurfonds, het VSBfonds, het Paul Huf Fonds/Rijksmuseum Fonds en het Egbert KunstfondsVerwerving: aankoop 2001Copyright: Publiek domein

IdentificatieTitel(s): Fotoreproductie van een prent voorstellend de dood van Sir Ralph Abercrombie tijdens de slag bij AlexandriëBATTLE OF ALEXANDRIA.-DEATH OF SIR RALPH ABERCROMBIE. (titel op object)Objecttype: foto reproductie bladzijde Objectnummer: RP-F-2001-7-16-4VervaardigingVervaardiger: fotograaf: anoniem, naar prent van: anoniemDatering: ca. 1880 - in of voor 1891Materiaal: fotopapier Techniek: ontwikkelgelatinezilverdrukAfmetingen: foto: h 114 mm × b 88 mmToelichtingFoto tegenover pagina 163.OnderwerpWat: battlehorrors of war. Slag bij AlexandriëWanneer: 1801-03-21 - 1801-03-21Waar: AlexandriëWie: Ralph AbercrombyVerwerving en rechtenCredit line: Aankoop met steun van de Mondriaan Stichting, het Prins Bernhard Cultuurfonds, het VSBfonds, het Paul Huf Fonds/Rijksmuseum Fonds en het Egbert KunstfondsVerwerving: aankoop 2001Copyright: Publiek domein

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British troops landing at Alexandria in Egypt in 1801

British troops landing at Alexandria in Egypt in 1801

Author: Illustrations by William Heysham Overend (1851-1898) to accompany various articles in the Illustrated Navy and Military Magazine Vol 1 nos 1-6License:PD
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Historical Overview

British victory against the remaining Egypt army.

Quick Facts

Outcome:British victory.

Kingdom of Great Britain

  • Commander: Ralph Abercromby †
  • Strength: ca. 14.000
  • Casualties: ca. 1.500

French Expeditionary Force

  • Commander: Jacques-François Menou
  • Strength: ca. 10.000
  • Casualties: ca. 3.000

Strategic Context

Final phase of expelling the French from Egypt.

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