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The French invasion of Egypt and Syria was a military campaign in and occupation of Ottoman territories in Egypt and Syria by French forces under the command of Napoleon took place during the French Revolutionary Wars.
Wyprawa Napoleona do Egiptu (wyprawa egipska) rozpoczęła się 19 maja 1798 roku, kiedy flota Bonapartego wypłynęła z Tulonu, a trwała do października 1801 roku, gdy ostatnie oddziały francuskie opuściły Egipt. Miała ona na celu głównie odcięcie Anglii od jej kolonii w Afryce i Azji.
27 kwi 2023 · The French Expedition to Egypt and Syria (1798-1801), led by Napoleon Bonaparte, aimed to establish a French colony in Egypt and to threaten British possessions in India. Despite initial French victories, the campaign ultimately ended in failure, and Egypt remained under Ottoman control.
In 1798, Napoleon and his army set sail for Egypt with dreams of expanding French trade, disrupting England’s trade routes to India, and exploiting the wealth of the ancient land. But what really happened during this audacious venture?
Napoleon, wanting to secure his position in Egypt, launched an invasion into Ottoman-controlled Syria with the aim of capturing Acre, a strategic coastal city. The siege proved to be a grueling and costly endeavor for the French.
The French Expedition to Egypt and Syria (1798-1801), led by Napoleon Bonaparte, aimed to establish a French colony in Egypt and to threaten British possessions in India. Despite initial French victories, the campaign ultimately ended in failure, and Egypt remained under Ottoman control.
19th July 1799-1st thermidor year VII: discovery of the Rosetta stone. 25th July 1799-7th thermidor year VII: Bonaparte victorious at Aboukir. 23rd August 1799-6th fructidor year VII: Bonaparte leaves Egypt.
