Key Battles of American History

Key Battles of American History

James Early

FIW 6: More French Losses: Guadeloupe, Ft. Niagara, and Ft. Carillon

September 4, 2024   ●   54 min

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In 1759, the British had launched a highly successful campaign to push the French out of the Ohio Country and into Canada. Influenced by British sugar magnates, William Pitt decided to order a British attack on the major French sugar-producing islands in the Caribbean. The attack on Martinique failed, but the subsequent invasion of Guadeloupe was a huge success. Back in North America, General Jeffrey Amherst attempted to rack up more British victories against the tenacious French forces. Would he succeed? You already know the answer to the question...listen, and you shall find out!

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