Siege of Louisbourg (1758)

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The Siege of Louisbourg (1758) was a pivotal British amphibious assault during the French and Indian War that captured the French fortress of Louisbourg on Cape Breton Island, opening the route for the conquest of Quebec.

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British campaign against New France hasPart Siege of Louisbourg (1758)
Jeffery Amherst, 1st Baron Amherst notableAchievement Siege of Louisbourg (1758)
this entity surface form: Capture of Louisbourg in 1758
6th Regiment of Foot notableEngagement Siege of Louisbourg (1758)
Edward Boscawen notableWork Siege of Louisbourg (1758)
this entity surface form: Capture of Louisbourg (1758)
James Wolfe participantIn Siege of Louisbourg (1758)