The Egyptian expedition continued the First Coalition's attempts to use amphibious power against Britain. The Glorious First of June and the failed landing at Fishguard belong to that earlier strategy. Proposed British landing sites suffered from poor access routes, nearby fortifications, and populations able to resist or delay an invasion. Once direct invasion appeared impractical against a stronger Royal Navy, French planners looked for an indirect way to damage British power. India became a recurring strategic target. The Nile's place between the formal coalition wars reflects that continuity in French attempts to defeat Britain.
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Failed invasion plans redirect France toward Egypt
French failures to cross the Channel turn an amphibious war against Britain into an indirect expedition toward Egypt and India.