1h 31min, jan 16, 1798 y - Defeat in Egypt
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French expand when capturing Rome, Switzerland and Naples throughout 1798. Napoleon arrives to Egypt with his army to take over it, but their ship is destroyed by opposing forces, leaving them stuck at Egypt. Napoleon leaves his entire army and heads back to France.
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1h 31min, jan 16, 1798 y
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