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	Battle of Abukir (1801) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Battle of Abukir (1801) was the second battle of the Egyptian campaign, fought on March 8, 1801 at Abu Qir on the Mediterranean coast, near the Nile delta.
		In this battle, a British army of 5,000 led by General Ralph Abercromby landed along the beach to dislodge an entrenched French army of 2,000 under General Louis Friant.
		This article about a battle in French history is a stub.
	www.surfindark.com /index.cgi/000110A/http/en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Abukir_(1801) (204 words)

	Alexandria, Egypt - LoveToKnow 1911
		Throughout the central part of Alexandria the streets are paved with blocks of lava and lighted by electricity.
		In its social life Alexandria is the most progressive and occidental of all the cities of North Africa, with the possible exception of Algiers.
		In the Augustan age the population of Alexandria was estimated at 300,000 free folk, in addition to an immense number of slaves.
	www.1911encyclopedia.org /Alexandria,_Egypt (4811 words)

	Alexandria
		Alexandria (in Arabic, Iskenderia) is a city and chief seaport in Egypt on the Mediterranean Sea.
		Alexandria consisted originally of little more than the island of Pharos, which was joined to the mainland by a mole nearly a mile long and called the Heptastadion ("seven stadia" -- a stadium was a Roman unit measuring somewhat more than 200m).
		The battle of Alexandria, fought on March 21 that year between the French and the British, took place near the ruins of Nicopolis[?], on the narrow spit of land between the sea and Lake Abukir.
	www.ebroadcast.com.au /lookup/encyclopedia/al/Alexandria.html (3140 words)

	The Internet Classics Archive \| The Alexandrian Wars by Julius Caesar
		For Alexandria is in a manner secure from fire, because the houses are all built without joists or wood, and are all vaulted, and roofed with tile or pavement.
		Alexandria is almost quite hollow underneath, occasioned by the many aqueducts to the Nile, that furnish the private houses with water; where being received in cisterns, it settles by degrees, and becomes perfectly clear.
		Nor was there at Alexandria a single Roman or citizen who remained engaged in the attack or defense, but mounted the tops of the houses and all the eminences that would give a view of the fight, addressing the gods by vows and prayers for victory.
	classics.mit.edu /Caesar/alexandrian.html (9054 words)

	Alexandria, Egypt
		Alexandria was intended to supersede Naucratis as a Greek centre in Egypt, and to be the link between Greece and the rich Nile Valley.
		Alexandria seems from this time to have regained its old prosperity, commanding, as it did, an important granary of Rome; this fact, doubtless, was one of the chief reasons which induced Augustus to place it directly under imperial power.
		Alexandria is served by a network of trams traveling east and west roughly parallel to the Corniche, or sea wall.
	www.creekin.net /c565-n58-alexandria-egypt.html (3902 words)

	Alexandria Archaeology Museum - Discovering the Decades: 1860s (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		In 1860, Alexandria was a vibrant southern city boasting a population of 12,652 and 96 firms which produced everything from bark to tinware.
		Because of Alexandria's strategic importance as a railroad center and port, federal troops under the command of General Charles Sanford of the New York State militia lost no time in invading the town by land and sea on the morning of May 24, 1861.
		For four years Alexandria was occupied by Union forces; indeed, the city endured the longest military occupation by Union troops of any town during the conflict.
	oha.ci.alexandria.va.us /archaeology/decades/ar-decades-1860.html (2147 words)

	Demi-Solde Press Maps
		Battle of Arcola, 15 and 17 November 1796.
		Battle of Leipzig, 16, 17, 18, and 19 October 1813.
		Battles of Champaubert and Vauchamps, 10 and 14 February 1814.
	www.demisoldepress.com /maps.htm (1332 words)

	CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Alexandria
		When, after the treaty of October, 642, the Byzantines abandoned it to Amru, the Arab invaders hastened its ruin owing to the conqueror's impatience to build a new town, Cairo, and to transfer to it the government of Egypt henceforth a Mussulman province.
		Christianity was brought to Alexandria by the Evangelist St.
		A Latin patriarchate was created by the Crusaders who took Alexandria in 1202 and in 1367; but this patriarchate, established residentially from 1859 to 1866, is become again merely nominal.
	www.newadvent.org /cathen/01299d.htm (827 words)

	Laurie Calvin Battle, Colonel, United States Air Force & Member of Congress
		Battle, a decorated World War II veteran and son of a Methodist minister, first ran for office in 1947 as a conservative candidate and defeated a four-term Democratic incumbent with New Deal leanings.
		Battle was best known as the principal sponsor of the Mutual Defense Assistance Control Act of 1951, which authorized suspension of U.S. economic aid to nations supplying strategic materials to Soviet bloc countries.
		Laurie Calvin Battle was a native of Wilsonville, Alabama, and a graduate of Birmingham Southern College in Alabama.
	www.arlingtoncemetery.net /lcbattle.htm (543 words)

	Battle of Brittain
		Watson-Watt’s invention was crucial to Britains survival, and the in defeat of the Luftwaffe during the Battle of Britain.
		It was in the Battle of Britain that the feared German Luftwaffe was defeated, and the world knew that the Germans weren’t invincible.
		When the battle began the Luftwaffe placed heavy emphasis on destroying British airfields, and drawing the RAF Hurricanes and Spitfires into the sky to be destroyed.
	www.usd.edu /~afleek/battle_of_brittain.htm (1591 words)

	Black Watch
		It was in action in 1801 in Egypt and participated in the battle of Alexandria, one of the hardest battles in which the regiment has ever taken part.
		One of the highlights of the battle was the capture of the standard of Napoleon's "Invincible Legion" by Major Stirling of the 42nd.
		Sixty-eight battle honors were awarded to the regiment for the 1914-1918 war, and of these, ten were selected for emblazoning on the Color.
	pirate.shu.edu /~therajpa/blackwatch.htm (861 words)

	The Battle of the Nile
		The Battle of the Nile was one of the most decisive naval battles to ever have been played out -- in one night it altered the course of world history, denying Napoleon his Eastern Empire, and crippling him at sea.
		He set sail for Alexandria, convinced the French were before him, though in fact they had dallied to sack the island of Malta.
		Soon it was obvious that her vast stores of gunpowder would soon detonate, and later investigations would tell the tale of panicked ships that cut anchor and struggled to escape the vicinity before the explosion.
	www.exn.ca /napoleon/battle.cfm (1210 words)

	Battle of the Imjin River - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Chinese won the battle, but the delay of three days provided time for the United Nations forces to re-group and block the Chinese advance on Seoul.
		Battalion and Troop C were defending a very critical sector of the battle front during a determined attack by the enemy.
		Their sustained brilliance in battle, their resoluteness, and extraordinary heroism are in keeping with the finest traditions of the renowned military forces of the British Commonwealth, and reflect unsurpassed credit on these courageous soldiers and their homeland.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Battle_of_the_Imjin_River (1260 words)

	What does history tell us about the Queen of the Nile?
		After struggling for power with her young brother and his advisers, Cleopatra was exiled from Alexandria in 49 B.C. As Cleopatra prepared an army to regain the throne, Julius Caesar arrived in Alexandria to settle the succession issue and claim Egypt's wealth for Rome.
		She did not mourn when Ptolemy XIII drowned during the Battle of Alexandria in 47 B.C. Although tradition dictated that Cleopatra marry her youngest brother, Ptolemy XIV, and take him as her co-sovereign, which she did, everyone knew she was the true ruler of the rich Mediterranean country.
		A decisive naval battle was fought at Actium in the Ionian Sea.
	www.post-gazette.com /magazine/20001022femme7.asp (957 words)

	Al-Ahram Weekly \| Egypt \| Fracas on the seafront (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Although Alexandria is an MB stronghold none of its 10 candidates is particularly high-profile, in contrast with the NDP's Mohamed Abdallah, president of Alexandria University, who was standing in Al-Montazah constituency, Abul-Ezz El-Hariri of the Tagammu, standing in Bab Sharq and Adel Eid, an Islamist- oriented independent MP in the outgoing parliament, standing in Karmouz.
		After a two-year legal battle neither candidate made it to parliament, and the court ruled in favour of two NDP candidates.
		According to Ali Abdel-Fatah, MB leader in Alexandria, the group was the subject of a deliberate smear campaign.
	weekly.ahram.org.eg /2005/770/eg6.htm (922 words)

	Battle of Aboukir Bay (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		In a few hours after the original order for landing, the scattered enemy were in headlong retreat on the road to Alexandria, upon which the English eagerly prepared to advance.
		After the heroic landing of the English at Aboukir, the decisive defeat of the French defenders, and their scurry back to their stronghold at Alexandria, Sir Ralph Abercromby's crowning effort of his life as a soldier had to be put forth.
		With characteristic elan these devoted regiments advanced eagerly against the foe, and although raked by grape shot, rushed to the mouths of the guns and straightway captured them, cutting down their valiant defenders to a man. Shortly after this, General Abercromby had his horse shot under him and was rescued by the Perthsires.
	www.military-art.com /var143.htm (1381 words)

	JLP, PNP battle for Alexandria seat today - JAMAICAOBSERVER.COM
		The PNP's candidate, Shirley Campbell, said yesterday that although Alexandria has been held by the JLP for 50 years, she was expecting a swing to her party.
		I am a born Alexandria girl and I am quite confident of victory; I enter this with an open mind and a winning mind," Campbell told the Observer from the PNP office in the constituency.
		Frater, a former mayor of St Ann's Bay, served as councillor for the Alexandria division for more than 28 years, having inherited the division from Neville Gallimore, whose mother held the seat prior to him.
	www.jamaicaobserver.com /news/html/20051123T220000-0500_93198_OBS_JLP__PNP_BATTLE_FOR_ALEXANDRIA_SEAT_TODAY.asp (443 words)

	Alexandria, KY News
		ALEXANDRIA - Former Campbell County High School wrestlers are invited to a reunion to celebrate 40 years of wrestling.
		The battle of Alexandria belongs to Bishop Brossart.
		ALEXANDRIA - The Campbell County School District has begun the process of moving students among elementary schools for next school year.
	www.topix.net /city/alexandria-ky (585 words)

	nicks
		This was the favourite nickname in the Regiment itself and was in honour of Colonel Philip Bragg, who commanded the 28th Foot from 1734 to his death in 1759.
		This was awarded to the 28th Foot for their action in the Battle of Alexandria in Egypt, 21st March 1801.
		The British infantry fought in 2 lines (the "thin red line") and during this battle the French infantry were attacking the 28th in a frontal assault.
	members.tripod.com /~Glosters/nicks.htm (407 words)

	Alexandria Lady Tiger Basketball
		FRANKTON — Alexandria freshman guard Kimera Hamilton was all that stood between an overtime rematch between the Tigers and Frankton here Friday night.
		Alexandria won the battle of the boards 41-28 with Sarah Almack and Bailey Ramsey getting eight and seven respectively.
		Pairings for the 2007 tournament to be held in Alexandria were also made.
	www.angelfire.com /in4/ladytigers (1183 words)

	Alexandria
		It was in this coming battle (sometimes called the Battle of Canopes) that the 92nd Highlanders and the 90th Regiment of Perth Shire Light Infantry of the British army would show their mettle.
		The battle puts players into the action at the point of the French counter-attack (mentioned in the above text).
		Some features of this map are the Roman ruins on which the British right flank is anchored and the British gun-boats as seen on the historical map next page.
	mastersofthefield.com /ew_map_information/AlexandriaReadFirst.htm (651 words)

	The Battle for Alexandria - Campaign - Praetorians FAQ/Strategy Guide
		The Battle for Alexandria - Campaign - Praetorians FAQ/Strategy Guide
		Location: City of Alexandria, Delta of the Nile, Egypt.
		If the boats are not burnt within about 10 minutes the rebels will capture them and the mission will fail.
	www.capsu.org /praetorians/the_battle_for_alexandria.html (761 words)

	Al-Ahram Weekly \| Features \| Private collection (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Driving along Alexandria's corniche, the air is fresh and redolent with the smells of the sea, tinged with a hint of fresh paint.
		Admitting to the problem is the first step to solving it, and Alexandria Governor Mohamed Abdel-Salam El-Mahgoub finally took that step last year when he issued a contrite public apology for the state of the city's streets.
		Mahmoud El-Ra'i, dean of the Institute of Higher Studies and Research in Alexandria, was asked to conduct preliminary studies on the landfil that is to be constructed in accordance with the contract.
	weekly.ahram.org.eg /2001/535/fe2.htm (1836 words)

	Air Power:The Battle of Britain
		Hawker Hurricanes are probably best known for their outstanding performance during the Battle of Britain in the summer of 1940, proving vital to Britain's survival when the Nazi Blitzkrieg seemed unstoppable.
		This problem was a significant contribution to the Luftwaffe's defeat in the Battle of Britain.
		The Battle of Britain began on July 10,1940, when the Luftwaffe began attacking shipping in the English Channel and limited bombing missions against RAF bases.
	www.centennialofflight.gov /essay/Air_Power/Battle_of_Britain/AP22.htm (1524 words)

	Cleopatra VII of Egypt Summary
		The Battle of Actium (Sept. 2, 31), fought for the control of the Roman Empire, led to the final disaster.
		After the final battle outside Alexandria on Aug. 1, 30 B.C., in which his troops deserted him, Antony stabbed himself when he received a false report that Cleopatra was already dead.
		At the Donations of Alexandria in late 34 BC, following Antony's conquest of Armenia, Cleopatra and Caesarion were crowned co-rulers of Egypt and Cyprus; Alexander Helios was crowned ruler of Armenia, Media, and Parthia; Cleopatra Selene (II) was crowned ruler of Cyrenaica and Libya; and Ptolemy Philadelphus was crowned ruler of Phoenicia, Syria, and Cilicia.
	www.bookrags.com /Cleopatra_VII_of_Egypt (3224 words)

	Detail Page (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		The military confrontation in the Egyptian capital between the forces of Ptolemy XIII and the Romans under the command of Julius Caesar.
		By January victory seemed improbable, but news arrived that a large force of approximately 20,000 men had come from the northeastern provinces, under the command of the mercenary, Mithridates of Pergamum.
		, the battle of the Nile was won by the Romans and the mercenaries, and Caesar returned to the city in triumph, thus ending the siege.
	www.fofweb.com /Onfiles/Ancient/AncientDetail.asp?iPin=ROME0056 (378 words)

	Der Obelisk
		When Bonaparte landed on the small beach of Dekheila on 2 July 1798, he was awestruck by the sheer greatness of the obelisk in the square of Alexandria, which appeared to him more formidable than anything he had ever seen in his life.
		At first, the obelisk of Alexandria, so ardently coveted by Napoleon, was naturally selected as France's gift, but, in 1828, Champollion fell madly in love with the two solar symbols of pink granite guarding the entrance of the Temple of Luxor.
		For over seven years, amidst rumours that the column was badly damaged and that a Frenchman who owned the land on which it rested intended to cut the obelisk to pieces and discard it to make way for a building, England continued to shy away from the trouble and expense of moving it.
	members.fortunecity.com /reisenge/PARIS/concord/obelisk/obelisk.htm (1242 words)

	War of 1812 : Part 2 quiz -- free game
		The Americans, powered up by their defeat of the British in Maryland, advanced into Canada along the Niagara Peninsula until they met the British.
		Both side fought a long and bloody battle that ended in stalemate.
		The battle of Lundy's Lane was considered the bloodiest batte of the war.
	www.funtrivia.com /playquiz.cfm?qid=160616 (353 words)

	THE BACK BADGE (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		On the 13th March 1801, the British under General Sir Ralph Abercromby advanced towards Alexandria in Egypt.
		It was reported that 1100 Frenchmen were buried after the battle.
		A force stayed at Alexandria under General Coote, while another force marched up the Nile, taking Fort St. Julien on the 19th May. They then prepared to attack Cairo, but the French surrendered on 28th June.
	members.tripod.com /~Glosters/Alex01.html (1373 words)

	The battle of Philippi
		In October 42 BCE, two Roman armies approached each other near Philippi: Brutus and Cassius, the assassins of Julius Caesar and defenders of the Roman republic, arrived from the east, and a bit later, the triumvirs Marc Antony and Octavian arrived from the west, wishing to avenge the murder of Caesar.
		This was more than just a battle between rival factions: it was about the future of the republic.
		When they had done all that they intended and Octavian had arrived (for, although he was not yet strong enough for a battle, he could be carried along the ranks reclining in a litter), he and Antony prepared for battle forthwith.
	www.livius.org /phi-php/philippi/battle1.html (1287 words)

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