Military & Warfare

Ethan Allen's Attempted Capture of Montreal

Ethan Allen led an expedition to seize Montreal, aiming to undermine British control over Canada. His forces engaged British troops at Longue-Pointe but were outnumbered. Despite initial hopes for a quick victory, Allen's forces ultimately surrendered, marking a strategic setback for the American Revolutionary cause. This event demonstrated the complexities of the conflict and the challenges faced by American forces in Canadian territories.

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