The Egyptian Campaign Part 4: Leaving for Syria

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

Facing an attempt by the Ottomans to retake Egypt, Napoleon takes his army on the offensive into neighboring Syria. A climatic confrontation with the Ottomans and their British allies ensues, the result of which could alter the course of world history.

 
Willem Conner
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