Episode 2 of 3
French Fleet Departure
- When
- 19 May 1798
- Where
- Toulon
- Part of
- French Capture of Malta
A French fleet sailed from Toulon on 19 May 1798, escorting an expeditionary force of over 30,000 men under General Napoleon Bonaparte.
The expeditionary force, comprising over 30,000 men, was led by General Napoleon Bonaparte. The fleet departed from Toulon on 19 May 1798, marking the beginning of the military campaign that would lead to the capture of Malta.
Sources
- French occupation of Malta Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-18
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