Quebec 1775: The American Invasion Of Canada (Praeger Illustrated Military History) - Hardcover

Morrissey, Brendan

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0275984583 ISBN 13: 9780275984588

Publisher: Praeger Pub Text, 2004

Synopsis

The American attack on Quebec in 1775 was a key episode in the build-up to the War of Independence. Capture of the city would give the Americans control of Canada - a strategic disaster for the British. The subsequent campaign involved a 350-mile trek across uninhabited wilderness, a desperate American attack on the city of Quebec that left one American general dead and another wounded, and a British counterattack that culminated in a brutal naval battle on Lake Champlain. In this book Brendan Morrissey details the events of this ferocious struggle whose results would have such momentous consequences.

The American attack on Quebec in 1775 was a key episode in the build-up to the War of Independence. Capture of the city would give the Americans control of Canada - a strategic disaster for the British. In May 1775 Ethan Allen and Benedict Arnold captured Fort Ticonderoga and Crown Point, but Congress only reluctantly supported proceeding to a full invasion of Canada. Still, Arnold was permitted to lead an expedition to Quebec across modern-day Maine. However, during the 350-mile trek through largely uninhabited wilderness 300 men turned back, while another 150 deserted or died of disease - just 650 reached Quebec. The American siege continued until May, when the thaw brought British reinforcements and relief. More American defeats followed, and soon the British controlled Lake Champlain, but delays in building the fleet had left them insufficient time to recapture Crown Point and Fort Ticonderoga. The Americans were forced to permanently abandon their hopes of bringing Canada into their war of rebellion.

About this title

From the Publisher:

Highly visual guides to history's greatest conflicts, detailing the command strategies, tactics, and experiences of the opposing forces throughout each campaign, and concluding with a guide to the battlefields today.

About the Author:

BRENDAN MORRISSEY trained as a lawyer before working as a PR consultant and writer in the defence industry, principally with British Aerospace. He has written several titles for the series.

About this edition

• Publisher: Praeger Pub Text
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0275984583
• ISBN 13: 9780275984588
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 96