Battle of the Pyramids (1798 AD)

Battle of the Pyramids (French Republic vs Mamluks & Arab irregulars) took place in 1798 AD during French Revolutionary Wars.

Battle facts

• Year: 1798 AD
• Date: 1798-07-21
• Era: Early Modern
• Conflict: French Revolutionary Wars
• Side A: French Republic
• Side B: Mamluks, Arab irregulars
• Commanders (A): Napoleon Bonaparte, Louis Desaix, Louis Bon, Honoré Vial, Jean Reynier
• Commanders (B): Murad Bey, Ibrahim Bey, Ayyub Bey
• Casualties: approx. 289 killed or wounded10,000 killed or wounded
• Outcome: French victory
• Coordinates: 30.083°, 31.200°

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