The Egyptian Campaign Part 2: The Pyramids and the Nile

Egyptian Campaign
Written By Willem Conner

Cover Image: Battle of the Pyramids by Louis-Joseph Watteau, c. 1798-1799

Closing Theme: "Partant Pour la Syrie Medley" comp. Hortense de Beauharnais

 

After landing in Egypt, Napoleon Bonaparte and his army win a series of victories against the Mamluk rulers of the country. However, a British fleet under Horatio Nelson deals the French a devastating blow that forces them to reconsider their strategy.

Willem Conner
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