Achmed Bey leading the Ottoman Army of Damascus [approx. 20,000] was marching to raise the siege of Acre. Napoleon detached Kleber [3,000] to hold his force away from the siege lines. On the night of the 15-16 th Kleber attempted a surprise night attack on the Turks but miscalculated and at dawn faced their full army. Napoleon brought out a second column from Acre and the Turks were caught between the two French forces. The French won a decisive victory.

On the slopes at the southern foot of Mount Tabor, 7 miles southeast of Nazareth, Israel.

Turkish Army

Number engaged :

35,000

Casualties :

n/a

French Army of the Orient

Number engaged :

4,500

Casualties :

100 (2.22%)