French Soldier in Egypt 1798–1801 : The Army of the Orient
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An illustrated account of the dramatic experiences of Napoleon''s Army of the Orient in Egypt and the Holy Land.
The fighting of the Mamelukes and Turks are covered in depth, detailing desert combat, siege warfare, cavalry skirmishes and the suppression of uprisings. It examines the French treatment of prisoners as well as the fate of captured Frenchmen, and describes caring for the wounded, outbreaks of bubonic plague, and the terrible retreat from Acre in 1799, in accounts by the men who were there.
Alongside illustrations throughout, the experiences of infantry, cavalry and sea soldiers of Napoleon''s Army of the Orient are brought vividly back to life.
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