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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>The '''Battle of the Nile''', also known as the '''Battle of Aboukir Bay''', was fought between a British fleet commanded by Rear-Admiral [[Horatio Nelson]] and a French fleet under Vice-Admiral [[François-Paul Brueys D'Aigalliers]]. It took place on the evening and early morning of August 1 and 2, 1798.<br />
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==In the Canon==<br />
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Jack Aubrey fought at the Battle of the Nile as a lieutenant aboard ''[[HMS Leander]]''. He wears the silver Nile medal awarded to all officers at the battle.<br />
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