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Battle of the Pyramids

The decisive military engagement on July 21, 1798 near Embaba where Napoleon's French forces defeated the Mamluk cavalry.

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WhenFrench Occupation 1798 1801Battle of the Pyramids

Parent category: French Occupation 1798 1801

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Do not assign to the Naval Battle of Aboukir / Battle of the Nile (which occurred at sea in August 1798).