JOURNAL ARTICLE

BATTLE OF THE NILE NELSON vs NAPOLEON.

  • Published In: History of War, 2025, n. 143. P. 26 1 of 3

  • Database: Historical Abstracts with Full Text 2 of 3

  • Authored By: WOOD, MARK 3 of 3

Abstract

In 1798, Admiral Horatio Nelson pursued the French fleet led by General Napoleon Bonaparte across the Mediterranean to thwart their mission to Egypt. The pursuit culminated in the Battle of the Nile, a strategically important naval battle during the Napoleonic Wars. Despite facing challenges like storms and lack of reliable intelligence, Nelson's squadron located the French fleet in Aboukir Bay and engaged in a fierce battle, resulting in the destruction of the French flagship L'Orient and a decisive victory for the British Royal Navy. The Battle of the Nile is considered one of the most significant naval engagements of the Age of Sail, ending Napoleon's ambitions to dominate the Mediterranean. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:History of War. 2025/03, Issue 143, p26
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Military History and Science
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:2054-376X
  • Accession Number:183155719
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