<p>Although a good amount of time was allowed to prepare for the operation, the campaign itself was poorly planned. Inexplicably, the 13,000 men Napoleon led across the Sinai desert towards Syria in January 1799 were not properly equipped for the desert conditions. Dur: 29mins File: .mp3</p>

Although a good amount of time was allowed to prepare for the operation, the campaign itself was poorly planned. Inexplicably, the 13,000 men Napoleon led across the Sinai desert towards Syria in January 1799 were not properly equipped for the desert conditions. Dur: 29mins File: .mp3

2304 The French Campaign in Egypt and Syria, 1798-1801 - Part 2

A fortnightly military history podcast looking at all aspect of war throughout the ages.

Share 2304 The French Campaign in Egypt and Syria, 1798-1801 - Part 2

Sign up to save your podcasts

2304 The French Campaign in Egypt and Syria, 1798-1801 - Part 2

2304 The French Campaign in Egypt and Syria, 1798-1801 - Part 2

More shows like The History Network

History of the Second World War