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Siege of Acre
Battle Name : Siege of Acre
Date(s) : 17 March 1799 - 20 May 1799
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , Napoleon's Egyptian Campaign ,
Outcome : A victory for Turkish Garrison plus British Navy over French Army of the Orient
Type of battle : Land, Seige
Summary
Napoleon was aware that the Turks were assembling an army to challenge his occupation of Egypt. To forestall their advance he attempted to capture Acre a key fortress in Palestine. The determination of the Turkish defenders aided by Sir Sydney Smith's squadron replused the French attacks. Napoleon finally withdrew suffering his first defeat in a major operation of war.
Location
Port of Acre now called Akko on the Mediterranean coast of Israel. (Israel)
Casualty figures
Turkish Garrison plus British Navy
- Number engaged :
- 5,000
- Casualties :
- 2,000 (40.00%)
French Army of the Orient
- Number engaged :
- 12,000
- Casualties :
- 4,000 (33.33%)
