In 1758; at the height of the French and Indian War; British Brigadier General John Forbes led his army on a methodical advance against Fort Duquesene; French headquarters in the Ohio valley. As his army closed in upon the fort; he sent Major Grant of the 77th Highlanders and 850 men on a reconnaissance in force against the fort. The French; alerted to this move; launched their own counter-raid. 500 French and Canadians; backed by 500 Indian allies; ambushed the highlanders and sent them fleeing back to the main army. With the success of that operation; the French planned their own raid against the English encampment at Fort Ligonier less than fifty miles away. With only 600 men; against an enemy strength of 4;000; the French Amerindians launched a daring night attack on the heart of the enemy encampment. This book tells the complete story of these ambitious raids and counter-raids; giving in-depth detail on the forces; terrain; and tactics.
#737024 in Books Pen Sword Books 2012-07Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.20 x 1.20 x 6.10l; 1.35 #File Name: 1848840705224 pagesPen Sword Books
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful. A super overview of infantry tactics in the second roundBy Andrei BolkonskyThe discussion of the evolution of German tactics as the order of battle changed during the war is particularly enlightening. A super overview of infantry tactics in the second round...0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Compare InfantriesBy Harvey AlterThis is a text book and only for the most interested. Nonetheless; full of information.4 of 5 people found the following review helpful. Good readBy Scott BaileyInteresting book that has some pictures in it. Book covers all the major armies that fought in WW2. The most interesting is the section on the german army; it cover the tactics and the thinking proceess of the german army good read easy to follow along
