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Malta 1798
Battle Name : Malta 1798
Date(s) : 11 June 1798
Part of : The French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars , Napoleon's Egyptian Campaign ,
Outcome : A victory for French Forces over Knights of St. John
Type of battle : Land
Summary
Napoleon invaded and took the island of Malta while on his way to Egypt. He then left a garrison of 3,000 men to hold this strategically important base.
Location
An island in the Mediterranean Sea about 70 miles due south of Sicily.
Casualty figures
French Forces
- Number engaged :
- 28,000
- Casualties :
- 0 (0.00%)
Knights of St. John
- Number engaged :
- 4,000
- Casualties :
- 4,000 (100.00%)
