French and Indian War Bloodbath – Into the Hailstorm – The Battle of Carillon, 1758

In July 1758, the bloodiest battle in the French and Indian War took place on the border between New York and New France. There was gallantry and heroism on both sides; the French garrison was fighting against overwhelming odds of 6 to 1, while British attackers charged fearlessly at the enemy breastworks. The Battle of Carillon (also known as Ticonderoga) was arguably General Marquis de Montcalm’s greatest victory in the conflict.

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‘Empires Collide: The French and Indian War 1754-63’. By William M. Fowler Jr. and Ruth Sheppard.

‘Highlander in the French-Indian War 1756-67’. By Ian McCulloch.

‘The Official Regimental History. The Highland Furies. The Black Watch 1739-1899.’ By Victoria Schofield.

‘Battle of Carillon’. Wikipedia.