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 ...
Resident of Willesden who volunteered and died in the Anglo Boer War, 1899-1900.
From Bowyers Company: "The word 'artillery' comes from the French 'arc tirer', to draw a bow, and the Artillery Company (later to become the Honourable Artillery Company) was originally a company o...
Resident of Willesden who volunteered and died in the Anglo Boer War, 1899-1900.
Military commander. Born London of Anglo-Irish descent. Served in both world wars. A keen artist (painter and sculptor) as well as a excellent sportsman. We note this because these two attributes a...
