Montcalm's Crushing Blow: French and Indian Raids along New York's Oswego River 1756

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Montcalm's Crushing Blow: French and Indian Raids along New York's Oswego River 1756
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Rene Chartrand
Illustrated by Peter Dennis
Illustrated by Mr Mark Stacey
SeriesRaid
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:80
Dimensions(mm): Height 248,Width 184
ISBN/Barcode 9781472803306
ClassificationsDewey:973.26
Audience
General
Professional & Vocational
Illustrations 10 b/w; 35 col

Publishing Details

Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint Osprey Publishing
Publication Date 20 September 2014
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

The year 1755 saw the rivalry between Britain and France in North America escalate into open warfare as both sides sought to overcome the other's forts and trading posts. Lord Loudoun and the Marquis de Montcalm were sent out to lead their forces and Montcalm was soon tasked with capturing the formidable Anglo-American post at Oswego. Montcalm's 3,000-strong force surrounded the forts at Oswego and soon forced the defenders to surrender - an outstanding French success. Featuring specially commissioned full colour artwork, expert analysis, and lively narrative, this engaging study casts light on a daring feat of arms at the height of the French and Indian War.

Author Biography

Rene Chartrand was born in Montreal and educated in Canada, the United States, and the Bahamas. A senior curator with Canada's National Historic Sites for nearly three decades, he is now a freelance writer and historical consultant. He has written numerous articles and books including over 30 Osprey titles. Peter Dennis was born in 1950. Inspired by contemporary magazines such as Look and Learn he studied illustration at Liverpool Art College. Peter has since contributed to hundreds of books, predominantly on historical subjects, including many Osprey titles. Mark Stacey was born in Manchester in 1964 and has been a freelance illustrator since 1987. He has a lifelong interest in all periods of history, particularly military history, and has specialized in this area throughout his career. He now lives and works in Cornwall.

Reviews

"A good addition to a French and Indian War library." --IPMS/USA