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Bombardment of Alexandria
- When
- 11–13 July 1882
- Where
- Alexandria harbor
The British fleet bombarded Alexandria for 10½ hours after an ultimatum regarding fortifications was refused, without French assistance.
Admiral Seymour's fleet of fifteen ironclads attacked the city following the refusal to cease the build-up. The bombardment lasted 10½ hours and was conducted without French assistance. The fleet had previously sailed to Alexandria's harbor to support the Khedive amid the nationalist uprising.
Sources
- Bombardment of Alexandria Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
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