A Short Authentic Account of the Expedition Against Quebec in the Year 1759 (Classic Reprint): Under Command of Major-General James Wolfe: Under Command of Major-General James Wolfe (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Follow a day-by-day account of Wolfe's campaign, from preparation at Louisbourg to the capitulation of Quebec.

This edition presents a focused, eyewitness-style record of Major-General James Wolfe’s expedition, drawing on a journal-like narrative that covers the preparations, moves, battles, and sieges as the campaign unfolds. It reads as a concise primary source for readers who want a clear timeline of 18th‑century military operations in North America.

The narrative centers on the sequence of events, the troops involved, and the strategic decisions that shaped the siege and its key milestones. It emphasizes daily operations, logistics, and the shifting fortunes of a campaign that stretched from the Atlantic coast to the St. Lawrence River. This edition aims to present the material in a straightforward, accessible way while preserving the historical cadence of the period.

• Track the movements of brigadiers, regiments, and naval forces as they assemble and sail.
• See how weather, ice, tides, and winds influence planning and navigation.
• Follow the sequence of engagements, fortifications, and the negotiations around capitulation.
• Understand the daily realities of 18th-century warfare, including logistics and camp life.

Ideal for readers of military history and 18th‑century campaigns, who want a clear, focused view of a pivotal colonial operation.

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