French campaign in Egypt and Syria

July 1, 1798 – September 2, 1801

Bonaparte's expedition took Egypt from the Mamluks and marched into Syria, but failed at Acre; after he left, a British and Ottoman army forced the French garrisons of Cairo and Alexandria to surrender in 1801.

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Battles 4

July 21, 1798

Battle of the Pyramids Battle of the Pyramids

March 20 – May 21, 1799

Siege of Acre (1799) Siege of Acre (1799)

July 25, 1799

Battle of Abukir (1799) Battle of Abukir (1799)

March 21, 1801

Battle of Alexandria (1801) Battle of Alexandria (1801)