First Battle of Abukir (1799 AD)

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

Battle facts

Year: 1799 AD
Date: 1799-07-25
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: approx. 220 killed 600 wounded2,000 killed 11,000 drowned 5,000 captured 2,000 missing
Outcome: French victory
Coordinates: 31.317°, 30.067°