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Battles of French and Indian War
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Battle at Fort Necessity
The battle of Fort Necessity was the first official military engagement of the French and Indian war. George Washington ordered the Fort's construction after his troops spotted a scout group nearby. This Fort got attacked by French soldiers, this Fort was the only time in history George Washington surrendered. -
Battle of Fort Beausejour
The battle of Fort Beausejour was one of the first battles of the French and Indian War. 2,000 British soldiers under the command of Robert Mockton attacked the fort. British forces hoped to capture Fort Beausejour, and they did just that. French defensive forces held out for 13 days before finally surrendering. -
Battle of Ticonderoga
Ticonderoga or Fort Carillon was the southern most fort in New France and was a vital location on Lake Champlain that protected a portage to Lake George. 16,000 British soldiers under the command of General Howe and Abercrombie attacked the heavily fortified French position. Just before the main assault General Howe was killed in a skirmish. General Abercrombie ordered a direct frontal assault. The French were able to hold out and the British were forced to flee. -
Battle of Fort Fontenac
The siege of Fort Frontenac was one of the most important victories for the British. 2,200 soldiers under the command of Lt.Col. and John Bradstreet besieged the fort and its 110 French inhabitants. The French had no choice but to surrender. -
Battle of Fort Niagara
In an attempt to push French Forts out of the Ohio River Valley the British forces lead by General John Prideaux and William Johnson defeated the French resistance in a 20 day long battle. As a result, the French were forced to abandon several other forts. -
Battle of Quebec(Plains of Abraham)
The battle of Quebec was one of the most important victories. The British fleet under the command of Charles Saunders had 49 boats, 1,944 guns and 13,500 soldiers. Meanwhile, French forces under the command of Louis Joseph de Montcalm numbered over 13,000 strong and waited in Quebec City. On September 13, James Wolfe and 4,400 soldiers began forming lines on the Plains of Abraham as Montclam and 4,000 left Quebec City. Despite their efforts the French lost and the Briitish gained Quebec City -
Battle of Montreal
After the British took Quebec City it was only a matter of time before they came to take Montreal. British forces of nearly 18,000 attacked Montreal and their 2,100 French soldiers. After three days the French surrendered and the British gained control of Montreal.