Description
The year 1755 saw the rivalry between Britain and France in North America escalate into open warfare as both sides sought to overcome the other's forts and trading posts. Lord Loudoun and the Marquis de Montcalm were sent out to lead their forces and Montcalm was soon tasked with capturing the formidable Anglo-American post at Oswego. Montcalm's 3,000-strong force surrounded the forts at Oswego and soon forced the defenders to surrender - an outstanding French success. Featuring specially commissioned full colour artwork, expert analysis, and lively narrative, this engaging study casts light on a daring feat of arms at the height of the French and Indian War.
In August 1756 Montcalm's daring use of "wilderness" tactics and siege-warfare techniques delivered the strategically vital Oswego forts into French hands, allowing them to dominate the Lake Ontario region for the next two years. Fully illustrated with specially commissioned colour artwork and an array of rare archive images, this lively study examines a key French success at the height of the French and Indian War.
About the Author
Rene Chartrand was born in Montreal and educated in Canada, the United States, and the Bahamas. A senior curator with Canada's National Historic Sites for nearly three decades, he is now a freelance writer and historical consultant. He has written numerous articles and books including over 30 Osprey titles. Peter Dennis was born in 1950. Inspired by contemporary magazines such as Look and Learn he studied illustration at Liverpool Art College. Peter has since contributed to hundreds of books, predominantly on historical subjects, including many Osprey titles.
Book Information
ISBN 9781472803306
Author Rene Chartrand
Format Paperback
Page Count 80
Imprint Osprey Publishing
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 267g
In August 1756 Montcalm's daring use of "wilderness" tactics and siege-warfare techniques delivered the strategically vital Oswego forts into French hands, allowing them to dominate the Lake Ontario region for the next two years. Fully illustrated with specially commissioned colour artwork and an array of rare archive images, this lively study examines a key French success at the height of the French and Indian War.
About the Author
Rene Chartrand was born in Montreal and educated in Canada, the United States, and the Bahamas. A senior curator with Canada's National Historic Sites for nearly three decades, he is now a freelance writer and historical consultant. He has written numerous articles and books including over 30 Osprey titles. Peter Dennis was born in 1950. Inspired by contemporary magazines such as Look and Learn he studied illustration at Liverpool Art College. Peter has since contributed to hundreds of books, predominantly on historical subjects, including many Osprey titles.
Book Information
ISBN 9781472803306
Author Rene Chartrand
Format Paperback
Page Count 80
Imprint Osprey Publishing
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 267g
