Siege of Acre

Battle Name : Siege of Acre

Date(s) : 17 March 1799 - 20 May 1799

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

Outcome : A victory for Turkish Garrison plus British Navy over French Army of the Orient

Type of battle : Land, Seige

Summary

Napoleon was aware that the Turks were assembling an army to challenge his occupation of Egypt. To forestall their advance he attempted to capture Acre a key fortress in Palestine. The determination of the Turkish defenders aided by Sir Sydney Smith's squadron replused the French attacks. Napoleon finally withdrew suffering his first defeat in a major operation of war.