Translate this Page
Alexandria
Battle Name : Alexandria
Date(s) : 02 July 1798
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , Napoleon's Egyptian Campaign ,
Outcome : A victory for French Army of the Orient over Turkish-Egyptian Army [Janissaries]
Type of battle : Land
Summary
After landing part of his army late on the 1st July and finding himself unopposed Napoleon took part of his force and immediately marched on Alexandria. He siezed the fortified port and city with little loss on both sides.
Location
The major Egyptian fortified port on the Mediterranean.
Casualty figures
French Army of the Orient
- Number engaged :
- 4,500
- Casualties :
- 0 (0.00%)
Turkish-Egyptian Army [Janissaries]
- Number engaged :
- 500
- Casualties :
- 0 (0.00%)
