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Battle of SAMAHOUD - the French under Desaix defeat the Egyptians Date
Battle of SAMAHOUD - the French under Desaix defeat the Egyptians Date: 23 July 1799
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1799 Campaign Defeat Egyptians Revolutionary Wars Desaix
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The Battle of Samahoud: A Turning Point in the Egyptian Campaign of the French Revolutionary Wars This evocative print depicts the pivotal moment of the Battle of Samahoud, fought on July 23, 1799, during the French campaign in Egypt. The French General Claude-Victor Perrin, Comte de Montblanc, is shown leading his troops in a decisive charge against the Egyptian forces under the command of Murad Bey. The battle took place near the village of Samahoud, located in the Nile Delta region, and marked a significant turning point in the French campaign. The French invasion of Egypt, led by General Napoleon Bonaparte, began in 1798 with the objective of expanding French influence and securing valuable resources. However, the campaign soon became bogged down in a series of military engagements against the Egyptian and Ottoman forces. The Battle of Samahoud was one of the most important engagements of the campaign, as it allowed the French to regain the initiative and push back against the Egyptian forces. The print captures the intensity and chaos of the battlefield, with soldiers from both sides locked in hand-to-hand combat, and the smoke of gunpowder rising in the background. The French troops, dressed in their distinctive blue uniforms, are shown charging forward with determination and resolve, while the Egyptian soldiers, wearing traditional robes and turbans, defend their position with fierce determination. The Battle of Samahoud was a significant victory for the French, and it allowed them to continue their campaign in Egypt, ultimately leading to the capture of Cairo and the establishment of the French Republic in Egypt. The print serves as a testament to the bravery and tenacity of the soldiers involved in this important conflict of the French Revolutionary Wars.
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