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Cairo
Battle Name : Cairo
Date(s) : 27 June 1801
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , French War of the Second Coalition ,
Outcome : A victory for Anglo-Turkish Forces over French Forces [Army of the Orient]
Type of battle : Land
Summary
The Anglo-Turkish force suffered very few casualties, as did their opponents, when the French put up only a token resistance before surrendering.
Location
The capital city of Egypt on the river Nile. (Egypt)
Casualty figures
French Forces [Army of the Orient]
- Number engaged :
- 13,000
- Casualties :
- 13,000 (100.00%)
Anglo-Turkish Forces
- Number engaged :
- 19,000
- Casualties :
- n/a
