Battle of Acre

The Battle of Acre, fought in 1799 during the French Revolutionary Wars, was a key conflict between French forces led by General Napoleon Bonaparte and a coalition of Ottoman and British troops. The battle took place in Acre, present-day Israel, as Napoleon aimed to expand French influence in the region. Despite initial successes, the French faced strong resistance and a successful siege by the Ottomans, backed by British naval power. The battle ended in a decisive defeat for Napoleon, marking a significant setback in his campaign in the Middle East and contributing to the decline of French dominance in the region.