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Abaud


Battle Name : Abaud

Date(s) : 03 April 1799

Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , Napoleon's Egyptian Campaign ,

Outcome : A victory for French Forces over Egyptian Forces

Type of battle : Land

Summary

A clash between two detached forces. The numerically smaller but better disciplined French infantry won the day.

Location

A village on the right bank of the Nile.

More details

[Additional details by Tim Mahon]

Casualty figures

French Forces

Number engaged :
1,000

Casualties :
120 (12.00%)

Egyptian Forces

Number engaged :
3,350

Casualties :
280 (8.36%)