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Nov 2, 2009 · On September 13, 1759, during the Seven Years’ War—a worldwide conflict known in the United States as the French and Indian War—the British troops under the command of General James Wolfe...
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
Battle of Quebec, (September 13, 1759), in the French and Indian War, decisive defeat of the French under the marquis de Montcalm by a British force led by Maj. Gen. James Wolfe. Both commanding officers died from wounds sustained during the battle, and within a year French Canada had capitulated.
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Sep 3, 2019 · Date: September 13, 1759. Armies & Commanders. British. Major General James Wolfe. 4,400 men engaged, 8,000 around Quebec. French. Marquis de Montcalm. 4,500 engaged, 3,500 in Quebec. Casualties: British: 58 killed, 596 wounded, and 3 missing. French: around 200 killed and 1,200 wounded. A New Plan.
Battle of Quebec, (Sept. 13, 1759) Decisive battle of the French and Indian War. In June 1759, James Wolfe led a British force of 250 ships with 8,500 soldiers to take up positions in the St. Lawrence River around Quebec.
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. Both commanding ...
Battle of Quebec. The Battle of Quebec was fought on 13 September 1759 during the Seven Years War (1756-63). British troops led by Major-General James Wolfe came up against the garrison of French general the Marquis de Montcalm. Wolfe’s victory ultimately led to the conquest of Canada by Britain. 10 min read.