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The Battle of the Nile (Aboukir Bay), 1798. Napoleon Loses Mediterranean Dominance, French Marooned in Egypt, Britain Controls Med Trade Routes.
The British struck a devastating blow to Napoleon’s plans, trapping his army in the sands of Egypt and extinguishing his hopes of commanding the Red Sea. With ruthless precision, they seized Malta, the strategic linchpin of the Mediterranean—a fortress they would hold, unyielding, until the final fires of World War II burned out.
Aboukir Bay. August 1, 1798.
French Forces: 13 Ships of the Line and Four Frigates.
British Forces: Fourteen Ships of the Line.
Additional Reading and Episode Research:
- Howarth, David. Lord Nelson, the Immortal Memory.
- Lloyd, Christopher. The Nile Campaign: Nelson and Napoleon in Egypt.
- Warner, Oliver. Great Sea Battles.
- Bennet, Geoffrey. Nelson the Commander.
Other Battles Mentioned:
- Plassey
- Trafalgar
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The British struck a devastating blow to Napoleon’s plans, trapping his army in the sands of Egypt and extinguishing his hopes of commanding the Red Sea. With ruthless precision, they seized Malta, the strategic linchpin of the Mediterranean—a fortress they would hold, unyielding, until the final fires of World War II burned out.
Aboukir Bay. August 1, 1798.
French Forces: 13 Ships of the Line and Four Frigates.
British Forces: Fourteen Ships of the Line.
Additional Reading and Episode Research:
- Howarth, David. Lord Nelson, the Immortal Memory.
- Lloyd, Christopher. The Nile Campaign: Nelson and Napoleon in Egypt.
- Warner, Oliver. Great Sea Battles.
- Bennet, Geoffrey. Nelson the Commander.
Other Battles Mentioned:
- Plassey
- Trafalgar
[?] Know somebody that would enjoy this episode? Please share it with them.
www.HistorysGreatestBattles.com
Support the show
Social Media:
www.HistorysGreatestBattles.com
Youtube | TikTok
Support The Show:
https://covertwars.com
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