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The Egyptian campaign was an expedition on a scale never before attempted, organised in less than three months, from the official decision to the departure of the convoys. But how could 289 transports escorted by 55 warships be secretly moved with all their men, weapons, supplies and equipment? What resources were deployed before departure and on arrival in Egypt? What strategy was used to mislead England about the real destination of the expedition? Was a logistical failure still possible, despite the planning that left no room for the slightest unforeseen event? The meticulously prepared logistical organisation was fraught with pitfalls from the moment Malta was taken. In Egypt, it was confronted with unknown territory and a climate that was unsuitable for the equipment and uniforms worn by the soldiers. River navigation, a shortage of men and illness were all factors in the logistical machinery, which came to a standstill barely a month after the expedition’s arrival. Bonaparte had to improvise to overcome all the obstacles in his path.