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jun 8, 1758 - Capturing Louisbourg 1758

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A turning point in the Seven Years' war, when Louisbourg was captured from France by Britain, it got a significant advantage. Before this, France was winning the war.
On the coast of the St. Lawrence, a significant French resource route, Louisbourg was captured by ships cutting off it's resources and persistent bombing for 4 straight weeks. It was such a high value target due to it's significant military position and value.

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jun 8, 1758
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~ 267 years ago