Louisbourg 1758: Wolfe's First Siege

Osprey Campaign #79

by René Chartrand

Louisbourg represented a major threat to Anglo-American plans to invade Canada. Bypassing it would leave an immensely powerful enemy base astride the Anglo-American lines of communication – Louisbourg had to be taken. Faced with strong beach defences and rough weather, it took six days to land the troops, and it was only due to a stroke of daring on the part of a young brigadier named James Wolfe, who managed to turn the French beach position, that this was achieved. The story is largely based on firsthand accounts from the journals of several participants, including French Governor Drucour's, whose excellent account has never been published.

Genres: Military History, History, Canada, Nonfiction, 18th Century

96 pages, Paperback

First published December 25, 2000

Reviews

[QC1608 · Rating 4 out of 5]

As usual for the Osprey titles, especially from this author (René Chartrand) this book deliver a short and good story about this operation. You will have details about the leadership and units in each camp as well as the situation of Louisbourg and Atlantic Canada theater within the broader Seven Year War. About half of the book is dedicated to the tactical action which consist mostly of Wolfe' amphibous landing and the ensuing artillery duels between the besiged city and the British batteries surrounding it.