The Siege of Jaffa was fought on March 7, 1799 between France and the Ottoman Empire. The French were led by Napoleon Bonaparte, and they captured the city. Combatants France Mamluks Commanders Napoleon Bonaparte Murad Bey, Ibrahim Bey Strength 25,000 men 50,000-75,000 men Casualties 300 dead 4000-6000 dead or wounded Battle of the Pyramids, Francois-Louis-Joseph Watteau, 1798-1799. ... The Battle of the Nile, known in France as the Battle of Aboukir Bay, was an important naval battle of the French Revolutionary Wars between a British fleet commanded by Rear-Admiral Horatio Nelson and a French fleet under Vice-Admiral François-Paul Brueys DAigalliers. ... The Siege of El Arish was fought during February 1799 between French and Ottoman forces. ... The Siege of Acre of 1799 was a siege of the Turkish-defended, walled city of Acre (now Akko in modern Israel) by Napoleon I of France. ... The Battle of Abukir was Napoleon Bonapartes final victory in Africa. ... The Battle of Abukir or Aboukir refers to three battles fought near Egypt: For the naval battle fought in 1798, sometimes known as Battle of Aboukir Bay, see Battle of the Nile. ... March 7 is the 66th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (67th in Leap years). ... 1799 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... Imperial motto (Ottoman Turkish) Devlet-i Ebed-müddet (the Eternal State) The Ottoman Empire at the height of its power Official language Ottoman Turkish Capital Bursa (1335 - 1365), Edirne (1365-1453), Ä°stanbul (Constantinople) (1453-1922) Imperial anthem Ottoman imperial anthem Sovereigns Padishah of the Osmanli Dynasty Population ca 40... Bonaparte as general Napoleon Bonaparte ( 15 August 1769 – 5 May 1821) was a general of the French Revolution and was the ruler of France as First Consul (Premier Consul) of the French Republic from November 11, 1799 to May 18, 1804, then as Emperor of the French (Empereur des Français...