"The Siege of Louisbourg, 1758 " Topic
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| Tango01 | 01 Nov 2018 12:29 p.m. PST |
"In early June 1758, the British fleet under Admiral Boscawen arrived in Gabarus Bay a short distance down the coast from the Fortress of Louisbourg, and preparations were made for an immediate attack. The army was divided into three parts; the right wing under Brigadier Whitmore, the left wing under Brigadier-General Lawrence, and the left attack under Brigadier James Wolfe. Command of the expedition was given to General Jeffrey Amherst. While the battalion companies of the 40th were placed with the left wing, the Grenadiers formed part of the left attack which was to lead the landing in the vicinity of "the fresh-water cove", which is today known as Kennington Cove and which forms part of the National Historic Site. The surf in the area is quite rough, and on the heights overlooking the cove the stone fortifications which the French erected are still visible. Essentially, the British "plan" was to attempt a seaborne frontal assault against a well-defended position equipped with artillery…."
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