Guy Carleton
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- Series: Magill’s Guide to Military History
- Categories: Military History
- Subcategories: American Revolution, Revolutionary War, Colonialism, Colonies, Settlements, Generals, Military Officers, Soldiers, Wars, Battles, Empires, Dynasties, British Empire, Revolutions, Rebellions, Uprisings, Riots
- Curriculum: British History, 18th Century European History, Canadian History
Article abstract: Military significance: Carleton repulsed the Americans’ invasion of Canada during the fall and winter of 1775-1776, decisively defeating them at Quebec on December 31. This secured the province for Britain and prevented it from joining the American Revolution.
The son of a prominent Irish family, Guy Carleton entered the British army as an ensign in 1742. Rising steadily as an officer, he saw extensive action during the French and Indian War (1754-1763) and the Seven Years’ War (1756-1763), particularly the 1758 Siege of Louisbourg. He was...
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