First Battle of Abukir (1799)

First Battle of Abukir (France vs Ottoman Empire & Great Britain) took place in 1799 during French invasion of Egypt and Syria.

Battle facts

• Year: 1799
• Date: 25 July 1799
• Era: Early Modern
• Conflict: French invasion of Egypt and Syria
• Side A: France
• Side B: Ottoman Empire, Great Britain
• Commanders (A): Napoleon, Joachim Murat, Géraud Duroc, Jean Lannes, François Lanusse
• Commanders (B): Mustafa Pasha, Patrona Bey, Hassan Bey, Sidney Smith
• Casualties: 220 killed 600 wounded (France), 2,000 killed 11,000 drowned 5,000 captured 2,000 missing (Ottoman Empire & Great Britain)
• Outcome: French victory
• Coordinates: 31.317°, 30.067°

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Sources

Wikipedia article on First Battle of Abukir · Wikidata entry