9. How Napoleon discovered Egypt for Europe #1812 #napoleon

Napoleon's march sparked an interest to Egypt in Europe.
General Bonaparte had a major success under Toulon, suppressed the royalist rebellion, and fought a successful Italian campaign.
The government feared the growth of his influence and wanted to remove him from Paris.
The conquest of Egyptian territories of the Ottoman Empire had long been discussed in France: a strike on Egypt would weaken England's trade and give France a bridgehead in the Mediterranean.
Napoleon seized Malta without a fight, his ships eluded Nelson's squadron.
In the Battle of the Pyramids, the French army defeated the cavalry of the Mamluks, Egypt's ruling military elite.
But Nelson found and destroyed the French fleet.
Napoleon won victories, but could not get reinforcements or bring the army home. The Egyptian campaign reached an impasse.
Meanwhile, Suvorov thwarted the successes of the French in Italy and was heading towards Paris.
Napoleon abandoned his army and hurried to the capital.
When he became consul, he secured the return of his surrendering forces.

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