"Montcalm's Crushing Blow: French and Indian Raids..." Topic

… along New York's Oswego River 1756.

"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"
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What do you think?… good or bad…?

Amicalement
Armand

Well, other than the fact that Oswego was hardly a "formidable" fortification, and that for a "crushing blow" it failed to be decisive, anything by Chartrand is likely to be worth reading. Back-of-book/dust-jacket blurbs are always suspect.

It is a very good and balanced rendition of this most interesting attack. The plates and artwork are excellent.

I agree with the above assessment of Chartrand. Any thing he does is sure to be based on much primary research. He knows this period well. I suggest that one obtain his Ospreys on the Forts of new France to compliment this title.

Thanks for your guidance boys!. (smile)

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Armadn