7 marzo 1799 anni - Siege of Jaffa

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The siege of Jaffa in March 1799 saw French forces led by Napoleon Bonaparte capturing the city from Ottoman defenders. This event is infamous for the atrocities committed by French troops, including pillaging, rape, and the massacre of Ottoman prisoners. The siege began on March 3 and lasted until March 7, when Jaffa fell to the French. Despite Bonaparte's initial attempts to negotiate surrender, the Ottomans resisted, leading to the city's capture through force. Afterward, thousands of Ottoman prisoners were executed, with only a few officers spared. Bonaparte justified this decision due to logistical concerns and the risk of the prisoners rejoining enemy forces. The aftermath of the siege saw mixed results for the French, with the news of the massacre both intimidating some defenders and provoking fiercer resistance in other regions. Additionally, a plague epidemic further weakened the French presence in the area, ultimately leading to their withdrawal and the rebuilding of Jaffa's fortifications by the Ottomans.

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