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Battle of Montmorency Gorge
1759
31 July 1759
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Seven Years War (North America)

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During the British siege of Quebec, General James Wolfe sent General George Townshend against the French camp at the nearby Gorge of Montmorency, defended by Marquis Louis de Montcalm. Advancing without waiting for Brigadier Robert Monckton, the British grenadiers suffered over 400 casualties and were forced to withdraw. However, Quebec fell six weeks later.


   
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