The French wanted to "exert influence" over Egypt because of economic reasons, "a political need to weaken Britain, and the personal thing Napoleon needed. Napoleon also saw the benefits that the French to take in the profitable British colonies. France's Directory took hold of Napoleons' idea to invade Egypt. Napoleon raised and expeditionary force of just below 40,000. This included scientist, engineers, and veteran troops from the army of Italy. Napoleon and his expeditionary force arrived in Cairo on 21 July. They were impressed with the pyramids but unfortunately came across a large Arab and Mameluke army. After three days the French took over Cairo but the campaign was ruined by Admiral Nortia Nelson's defeat of the French Navy at AboukirBay. This cut of Napoleon's army’s supplies and they got defeated.
Warfare is a fascinating subject. Despite the dubious morality of using violence to achieve personal or political aims. It remains that conflict has been used to do just that throughout recorded history.
Warfare is a fascinating subject. Despite the dubious morality of using violence to achieve personal or political aims. It remains that conflict has been used to do just that throughout recorded history.
ReplyDeleteYour article is very well done, a good read.