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Cairo


Battle Name : Cairo

Date(s) : 27 June 1801

Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , French War of the Second Coalition ,

Outcome : A victory for Anglo-Turkish Forces over French Forces [Army of the Orient]

Type of battle : Land

Summary

The Anglo-Turkish force suffered very few casualties, as did their opponents, when the French put up only a token resistance before surrendering.

Location

The capital city of Egypt on the river Nile. (Egypt)

Casualty figures

French Forces [Army of the Orient]

Number engaged :
13,000

Casualties :
13,000 (100.00%)

Anglo-Turkish Forces

Number engaged :
19,000

Casualties :
n/a