8th March 1801 Sir Ralph Abercromby landed his forces at Aboukir Bay, Egypt. The 18th Foot was n Cradocks Second Brigade along with the 8th Foot, 13th Foot and 90th Foot. The 18th was quite understrength with 523 Officers and Men. Although the landing was opposed by a French force, the 18th suffered no casualties. #18thfoot #royalirishregiment #redcoat #britisharmy #britishempire #egypt #napoleonicwar https://www.instagram.com/p/Ca2PtWWN2Xb/?utm_medium=tumblr















