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Battle of the Nile

When
1798
Where
Aboukir Bay
Episodes
1

In August 1798, the Royal Navy decisively defeated the French Mediterranean Fleet at Aboukir Bay. This engagement reversed the strategic balance in the Mediterranean and trapped Napoleon's expeditionary force in Egypt.

Episodes

  1. 1–3 August 1798 · Aboukir BayBattle of Aboukir Bay

    Nelson's fleet attacked the anchored French line at Aboukir Bay on 1 August 1798, decisively defeating Brueys' force in a fierce engagement.

Background and detail

Naval Engagement. Nelson arrived off Egypt on 1 August and discovered the French fleet anchored in Aboukir Bay. Lacking reconnaissance, the French were surprised as British ships split into two divisions to attack the line, trapping leading warships in a crossfire.

People involved

Sources

  1. Battle of the Nile Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-03

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