On This Day - What happened 13 July 1798 AD

Washington served as the commanding general from July 13, 1798 until his death 17 months later.

Napoleon fought the Battle of Shubra Khit against the Mamluks, Egypt's ruling military caste.

Washington served as the commanding general from July 13, 1798 until his death 17 months later.

Napoleon fought the Battle of Shubra Khit against the Mamluks, Egypt's ruling military caste.