Part of the Napoleonic Wars. The British fought the French at Abu Qir in Egypt and achieved a tactical victory. Britain wanted to land troops on the beach and the French would prefer they stayed at sea. Wikipedia says "The French withdrew, losing at least 300 dead and eight pieces of cannon." One of those pieces of cannon ended up on Horse Guards Parade.
Not to be confused with the Battle of Abukir in 1799.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Battle of Abukir
As our detail picture we have this most unlikely-looking crocodile, grinning ...
The Namsos Campaign in Norway, was fought between Anglo-French/Norwegian forces, and German forces. After heavy fighting, the German forces took the upper hand, and the decision was made to evacuat...
Homes for disabled servicemen and women, and the families of those killed in conflicts. Founded by Stoll (Formerly the Sir Oswald Stoll Foundation). The first homes were opened in Fulham, followed ...
1st Lord Haig. Born Edinburgh into the whisky family. Senior commander during WW1. Initially nicknamed "butcher of the Somme", but then popular before his death. He has since been criticised for mi...
From Yorkshire. MP for Scarborough and then Knaresborough. Colonel of a regiment of foot in Cromwell's Parliamentary army, governor of Gloucester and one of the signatories to the death warrant of ...
Co-partner or employee of the South Suburban Gas Company. Served but did not die in WW1.
