2nd August... Battle of the Nile BEGINS in 1798 ⚓ | On This Day

Описание: What happened on 2nd August?

On 2nd August 1798, Admiral Horatio Nelson launched a surprise attack on the French fleet in Egypt, marking the start of the Battle of the Nile. The British victory would cripple Napoleon’s supply lines and shift the balance of power in the Mediterranean.

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