Ebook: Montcalm's Crushing Blow - French and Indian Raids along New York's Oswego River 1756

The year 1755 saw the rivalry between Britain and France in North America escalate into open warfare as both sides sought to overcome the other's forts and trading posts. Lord Loudoun and the Marquis de Montcalm were sent out to lead their forces and Montcalm was soon tasked with capturing the formidable Anglo-American post at Oswego. Montcalm's 3,000-strong force surrounded the forts at Oswego and soon forced the defenders to surrender - an outstanding French success. Featuring specially commissioned full colour artwork, expert analysis, and lively narrative, this engaging study casts ligh.;Cover; Title; Contents; Introduction; Origins; The competition for Lake Ontario; The French and British forts; Initial Strategy; The outbreak of war; French reinforcements arrive; The battle of Lake George; The strategic importance of Oswego; The garrison; Léry's Raid on Fort Bull; The plan; Trekking through the wilderness; The approach; Storming Fort Bull; The aftermath; The Plan; Montcalm's arrival in Canada; Oswego's garrison; Montcalm's Raid on Oswego; Montcalm's forces move; Beginning the siege; Taking Fort Ontario; The next siege; Surrender; Analysis; Aftermath; The sites today.