The Egyptian Campaign Flashcards
1
Q
When did Napoleon sail for Egypt?
A
May 1798
2
Q
How many troops sailed to Egypt?
A
45,000 men
3
Q
Who ruled Egypt?
A
The Mamelukes
4
Q
When did napoleons army conquer Alexandria?
A
July 1798
5
Q
What did Napoleon claim about him conquering Alexandria and taking Cairo?
A
Described it as the ‘battle of the pyramids’ and claimed the Mameluke army to be three times the size of his (it was probably smaller than his force)
6
Q
What happened at the Battle of the Nile?
A
A British fleet led by Nelson destroyed napoleons fleet and left him with very few ships
7
Q
What did Napoleon do even after the defeat at the battle of the Nile?
A
Pretended to govern Egypt and made laws
