Quebec 1775 : The American invasion of Canada (Campaign) -- Paperback / softback (English Language Edition)

Quebec 1775 : The American invasion of Canada (Campaign) -- Paperback / softback (English Language Edition)

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  • 製本 Paperback:紙装版/ペーパーバック版/ページ数 96 p.
  • 言語 ENG
  • 商品コード 9781841766812
  • DDC分類 971

Full Description


Before the war of Independence properly began, the American Continental Congress invited the Canadians to join their struggle against the British but the Canadians showed little enthusiasm. This book details the battle between Montgomery and Arnold's untried troops and Carieton's awaiting British forces in Quebec. This catastrophic American defeat was to set a precedent for the following battles at Trios Rivieres and the Cedars. On 11 October 1776 Carleton's fleet reached Valcour Island, where Arnold's force was anchored. Despite some damage to the leading vessels, the British overpowered their enemy and only nightfall prevented total annihilation. An eventual retreat by Carleton brought on by the early onslaught of winter was to have momentous consequences in 1777.

Contents

The Road to Quebec - Chronology - Canada in 1775 - The Opposing Commanders - The Opposing Forces - The invasion begins - Arnold's march - The wind of change - The naval campaign - Aftermath - The Battlefields Today - Bibliography - Index

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