Montcalm at the Battle of Carillon (Ticonderoga) (July 8th, 1758): A Principal Engagement of the French & Indian War

A victory, a defeat and the birth of a legend Those who know anything of the Seven Years War know it was fought all over the globe in the 18th century as the two principal powers of Europe at the time grappled to determine which of them would be the dominant power and create a world empire of influence, holdings, trade, culture and language. Both sought to establish colonies and where that was most evident was in the New World where each had strong support and foundations. This theatre of t...