Berthier, Louis-Alexandre 1753-1815 creator Langlois, Isidore Reynier, Jean-Louis-Ebenézer 1771-1814 text utu 2012 monographic fr 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Mémoires du maréchal Berthier ... Campagne d'Égypte, première partie" by Berthier et al. is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The work explores the French expedition in Egypt during the late 18th century, primarily detailing the military maneuvers and experiences of Louis-Alexandre Berthier, who served as a major-general in the campaign. The text likely offers insights into significant battles, strategic decisions, and the political landscape of the time. The opening of the memoir provides context for Berthier's military background and his role in the Egyptian campaign. It begins with descriptions of the preparation and logistics involved in the expedition, including the difficulties faced during the initial naval landing at Alexandria. Berthier describes the challenges encountered as they disembarked and advanced toward the city, depicting the complexities of engaging with local forces and the strategic decisions made by General Bonaparte, who leads the French troops. This early portion sets the stage for the unfolding events of the campaign, establishing a blend of military history and personal narrative that shapes Berthier's experiences in this pivotal moment of French military history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Part 2: #39325 Release date is 2012-02-02 Produced by Mireille Harmelin, Christine P. Travers and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr) Original publication data not identified Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821 Egypt -- History -- French occupation, 1798-1801 Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815 DC Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38737 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38737 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133903.0 38737