Jan 6, 2010
Article abstract: Type of action: Ground battle in the American Revolution. Result: British repulse an assault on Quebec, inflicting heavy casualties.
From December 5 to December 30, 1775, American troops besieged Quebec, the last major British outpost in Canada, attempting to complete their invasion of the province. Faced with expiring enlistments in Benedict Arnold’s command, General Richard Montgomery launched an assault in the early morning hours of December 31, during a howling blizzard.
Two small detachments feinted against the upper town, while...
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