Yes, the French Army's "High-altitude Reconnaissance Battalion" has been watching the battlefield from mid-air, observing the Mamluk Army's every move with clarity.
Massena asked the signalman, "Has the signal been sent from the west bank?"
"Not yet, General."
Massena sighed and instructed the messenger, "The whole army is to retreat 4 kilometers to the southwest.
"Hussars, be mindful to cover the flanks."
"Yes, General!"
Two hours later, when Ibrahim led the cavalry to the French camp, he found the place completely deserted.
However, his cavalry quickly reconfirmed the position of the French Army. While cursing the cowardly French, he ordered his cavalry to assemble and pursue to the southwest.
At this moment, on the east bank of the Nile River, Muhammad Ali was loudly urging his Albanian Corps, "We're only 7 miles from Cairo, pick up the pace.
"Once we crush the Mamluk rebels, everyone will receive 5 Sultanis!"
