19h 50min, jul 26, 1758 y - Fort Louisbourg
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During the Seven Years War, Fort Louisbourg was an important French possession as in protected the opening of the St Lawrence that led to Quebec. In 1758 James Wolfe led a siege of Louisbourg. The siege lasted about 7 weeks before Louisbourg was surrendered to the British.
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19h 50min, jul 26, 1758 y
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~ 267 years ago