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Feb 7, 2006 · The Battle of the Plains of Abraham (13 September 1759), also known as the Battle of Quebec, was a pivotal moment in the Seven Years’ War and in the history of Canada. A British invasion force led by General James Wolfe defeated French troops under the Marquis de Montcalm , leading to the surrender of Quebec to the British.
The Plains of Abraham (French: Plaines d'Abraham) is a historic area within the Battlefields Park in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. It was established on 17 March 1908.
- 98 ha (240 acres)
- National Battlefields Commission (Canadian Crown)
- 17 March 1908
- Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
The Battle of the Plains of Abraham, also known as the Battle of Quebec (French: Bataille des Plaines d'Abraham, Première bataille de Québec), was a pivotal battle in the Seven Years' War (referred to as the French and Indian War to describe the North American theatre).
- 13 September 1759
- British victory
Mar 23, 2024 · Plains of Abraham, plains in Quebec region, southern Quebec province, Canada. The plains lie at the western edge of the old walled city, overlooking the St. Lawrence River. The plateau was the scene of a battle (September 13, 1759) between the French under the Marquis de Montcalm and the British.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Battle of the Plains of Abraham. The fate of New France was decided on September 13, 1759, in Québec City, on the Plains of Abraham. The famous battle of Québec pitted French troops against English, with their respective Generals Louis‑Joseph de Montcalm and James Wolfe leading the charge.
Nov 2, 2009 · The Battle of Quebec, sometimes called the Battle of the Plains of Abraham for the fields on which the fighting occurred, named for the farmer who owned the land), lasted less than an hour....
