In 1757, Fort William Henry fell to the French under Montcalm. Although in Halifax during the ac... more In 1757, Fort William Henry fell to the French under Montcalm. Although in Halifax during the actual Siege, Lord Loudoun played a significant role in setting the stage for the defeat of the British. Loudoun's overall campaign strategy for 1757 is examined including his role in reducing the defensive character of Fort William Henry in favor of increasing the defensive character of Fort Edward, a position never threatened by the French. Clarifications as to the nature of the 35th regiment and the actual artillery inventory and losses are documented. The correspondence between Loudoun, Webb, and Monro relating to the defense of Fort William Henry is reviewed. The Text and Final Appendix includes full transcriptions without edit of important letters between Pitt, Loudoun, Cumberland, Shirley, Eyre, Webb, and Monroe. Full transcriptions of some one hundred letters are presented. The clash between Loudoun and Shirley is explored as it relates to the capture of Oswego (1756). Loudoun's failed Louisbourg 1757 Campaign and his subsequent recall is presented via transcriptions, Holburne and Hardy. Although 1757 Louisbourg is often considered a British fiasco, it was the death knell of the French Navy.
In 1757, Fort William Henry fell to the French under Montcalm. Although in Halifax during the ac... more In 1757, Fort William Henry fell to the French under Montcalm. Although in Halifax during the actual Siege, Lord Loudoun played a significant role in setting the stage for the defeat of the British. Loudoun's overall campaign strategy for 1757 is examined including his role in reducing the defensive character of Fort William Henry in favor of increasing the defensive character of Fort Edward, a position never threatened by the French. Clarifications as to the nature of the 35th regiment and the actual artillery inventory and losses are documented. The correspondence between Loudoun, Webb, and Monro relating to the defense of Fort William Henry is reviewed. The Text and Final Appendix includes full transcriptions without edit of important letters between Pitt, Loudoun, Cumberland, Shirley, Eyre, Webb, and Monroe. Full transcriptions of some one hundred letters are presented. The clash between Loudoun and Shirley is explored as it relates to the capture of Oswego (1756). Loudoun's failed Louisbourg 1757 Campaign and his subsequent recall is presented via transcriptions, Holburne and Hardy. Although 1757 Louisbourg is often considered a British fiasco, it was the death knell of the French Navy.
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