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Second Battle of Abukir

8 March 1801

1801 second battle of the French campaign in Egypt and Syria to be fought at Abu Qir. It took place on 8 March 1801. The setting was Abu Qir. It was part of French invasion of Egypt and Syria. Those involved included the Ottoman Empire and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.

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