Battle of Aboukir Bay
At a glance:
- Series: Chronology of European History
- Categories: Military History
- Subcategories: Generals, Military Officers, Soldiers, Wars, Battles
- Curriculum: 18th Century European History, French History, African History
- Geographical Location: Middle East, France, Alexandria
- Date: August 1, 1798
Article abstract: The Battle of Aboukir Bay destroys the French fleet, isolates more than thirty-five thousand soldiers in Egypt, and ends Napoleon Bonaparte’s attempt to march eastward to India.
Summary of Event
Napoleon’s conclusion of peace with Austria in 1797-1798 brought a temporary cessation of hostilities on the Continent. Only France and Great Britain remained belligerents. However, since France could not control the English Channel long enough to invade successfully the island kingdom, and the British had no sizable army, the war between...
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