Mustapha Pasha11 July 1799
Lands the Turkish forces at Aboukir, 60 transports & 15,000 troops. General Marmont is forced to withdraw to Alexandria & await Napoleon's orders
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Lands the Turkish forces at Aboukir, 60 transports & 15,000 troops. General Marmont is forced to withdraw to Alexandria & await Napoleon's orders
Sits tight for 2 weeks on the beaches due to extensive sickness. Assembles 10,000 infantry & 1,000 cavalry within striking distance of Aboukir
Surrenders to Murat at the Battle of Aboukir & is arrested
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