1799 ⟶ Bonaparte's Secret Departure from Egypt

August 23: Bonaparte has had no news from France in six mont...
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1799

🚢 Bonaparte's Secret Departure from Egypt

August 23: Bonaparte has had no news from France in six months. The British admiral Sir Sidney Smith sends him a packet of French newspapers, which he reads in one night. He hands over command of the army to General Kléber and leaves Egypt with a small party aboard the frigate La Muiron.⟶
Bonaparte's Secret Departure from Egypt (1799)
Napoleon BonaparteEgyptian CampaignFrench ArmyGeneral KléberLa MuironMilitary LeadershipBritish Naval BlockadeReturn to FranceCommand Transfer