Tag: Fortress Louisbourg 1745
Deception and Profit — How an Enterprising British Officer Made a Fortune from War
Published Date: 1 June, 2016
“Warren enjoyed a fortune won through both bravery and trickery, though it can also be said it was secured by making the most out of a profitable opportunity.” By George Yagi Jr. WARS OFTEN PROVIDE…
A Crushing Defeat – France’s Humiliating Loss of the Fortress Louisbourg
Published Date: 5 January, 2016
“Although the Americans were an army of amateurs, French forces furnished them every possible opportunity to capture the formidable fortress of Louisbourg.” By George Yagi Jr. THE CAPTURE OF the seemingly impregnable Fortress of Louisbourg…