Louisbourg 1758

by CHARTRAND, RENECOURCELLE, PATRICE

• ISBN13: 9781841762173
• ISBN10: 1841762172
• Format: Trade Paper
• Copyright: 2000-12-25
• Publisher: Osprey Publishing

Summary

Louisbourg represented a major threat to Anglo-American plans to invade Canada. Bypassing it would leave an immensely powerful enemy base astride the Anglo-American lines of communication Louisbourg had to be taken. Faced with strong beach defences and rough weather, it took six days to land the troops, and it was only due to a stroke of daring on the part of a young brigadier named James Wolfe, who managed to turn the French beach position, that this was achieved. The story is largely based on firsthand accounts from the journals of several participants, including French Governor Drucour's, whose excellent account has never been published.

Author Biography

René Chartrand was born in Montréal. 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. He lives in Gatineau, Québec, with his wife and two sons.

Table of Contents

Origins of the Campaign	7	(7)
Opposing Plans	14	(10)
Opposing Commanders	24	(8)
Opposing Armies	32	(11)
The Louisbourg Campaign of 1758	43	(5)
The Siege Day by Day	48	(37)
Aftermath	85	(4)
The Fortress of Louisbourg Today	89	(3)
Chronology	92	(1)
Further Reading	93	(2)
Index	95