The year is 1798. Napoleon's naval forces are amassing in the mediterranean, preparing to annex egypt, and it is there the newly-promoted commodore richard bolitho is sent with a small squadron of ships under his command...The year is 1798. Napoleon's naval forces are amassing in the mediterranean, preparing to annex egypt, and it is there the newly-promoted commodore richard bolitho is sent with a small squadron of ships under his command.