Strictly speaking, when Napoleon invaded Egypt, the empire upon whose lands he was trespassing was the OTTOMAN EMPIRE. However, the Ottomans had very weak control over that area at the time. The local rulers were actually the MAMLUK Beys or Chieftains. While the Mamluks did not have de jureindependence, they were the effective rulers of Egypt. It was only after Napoleon was expelled from Egypt that the Ottoman Empire took a direct interest in governing the territory.
the Battle of El Alemain
The invasion of egypt. (Novanet) .:Heather Homicide:.
The Battle of the Nile at Aboukir Bay near Alexandria was led by Lord Horatio Nelson. Only four of Napoleon's ships out of the 17 he had survived the attack.
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Egypt.
Napoleon.
The Invasion of Egypt.
In 1798 Napoleon used 30,000 troops when he invaded Egypt. Napoleon believed that Egypt was a weak point in Britain's world empire. One goal of the invasion was to control the Mediterranean's route to India.
Tutmosis III ancient Egypt's Napoleon
Ottoman Empire, Cezzar Ahmed Pasha in Egypt.
Persian king Cambyses brought Egypt into the Persian Empire.
the Battle of El Alemain
The invasion of egypt. (Novanet) .:Heather Homicide:.
Yes it was because when Napoleon landed there in the late 18th century he was opposed by the Turks.
Yes, Egypt became part of the Roma empire in 31 BC after the Battle of Actium.
The Battle of the Nile at Aboukir Bay near Alexandria was led by Lord Horatio Nelson. Only four of Napoleon's ships out of the 17 he had survived the attack.
His army was ultimately destroyed as the British Navy based in Cyprus cut off their supply line, but Napoleon returned to France and claimed a victory, despite the annihilation of his forces.