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Siege of Louisbourg
1758 • Nova Scotia Belagerung
Historical Overview
British capture of the "Fortress of the North"; opened the route to the St. Lawrence River.
Quick Facts
Outcome:British victory; surrender of the French garrison and destruction of the local fleet.
Kingdom of Great Britain
- Commander: Jeffrey Amherst
- Strength: ca. 27.000
- Casualties: ca. 500
Kingdom of France
- Commander: Chevalier de Drucour
- Strength: ca. 7.000
- Casualties: ca. 6.000 (Gefangen)
Strategic Context
Strategic elimination of the strongest French fortress in the Atlantic to control the sea route to Quebec.
Conflict / War
Seven Years' War
Overwhelming Prussian victory.
Historical Locations
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