Historical Events tagged with "montcalm"
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Military & Warfare
French Victory at Fort Carillon
July 8th, 1758 266 years ago
French forces successfully defended Fort Carillon against a British assault during the French and Indian War. The British troops, numbering around 16,000, sought to capture the strategically significant fort located near Ticonderoga, New York. The French forces, led by General Louis-Joseph de Montcalm, comprised approximately 3,600 soldiers. Their determined defense showcased their tactical prowess and fortified the French position in North America.
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