The Campaign of 1760 in Canada by chevalier de James Johnstone Johnstone
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"The Campaign of 1760 in Canada" by Chevalier Johnstone is a historical account published in the late 19th century, specifically in 1887. This narrative recounts the military operations and strategic maneuvers during the French and Indian War, particularly the campaign that led to the English capture of Quebec and the subsequent impact on Canada. The book serves as both a military history and a personal testament, drawing on Johnstone's experiences and observations
as a soldier in the conflict. In the narrative, Johnstone details the complexities of the military campaign, including the ambitious yet ultimately impractical plans of the French forces to recapture Quebec after its initial fall. He discusses the leadership of figures like M. de Levis and the numerous fortuitous events that affected the course of battles. The text provides insights into the strategic challenges faced by the French, the resilience of Canadian troops, and the crucial events that culminated in the loss of Canada to British forces. Johnstone reflects on the themes of fortune in warfare, the dynamics of military leadership, and the devastating effects of the conflict on the colony and its inhabitants. Overall, the book is a thorough examination of a pivotal moment in North American history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Johnstone, James Johnstone, chevalier de, 1719-1800? |
|---|---|
| Title |
The Campaign of 1760 in Canada A Narrative Attributed to Chevalier Johnstone |
| Credits |
Produced by Alison Hadwin, Sankar Viswanathan, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 57.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E186: History: America: Colonial History (1607-1775) |
| Subject | United States -- History -- French and Indian War, 1754-1763 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 16724 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-16724-4 |
| Release Date | Sep 19, 2005 |
| Last Update | Dec 12, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 180 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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