6 juill. 1759 - Battle of Fort Niagara

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A battle in the French and Indian War in which 3500 British and Iroquois led by Brigadier General John Prideaux and Chief Sayenqueraghta attacked the French Fort Niagara in New York. The British and Iroquois besieged the fort for 20 days, which was defended by French Captain Pierre Pouchot. Prideaux was killed during the battle, but the French surrendered on July 26 after their reinforcements were defeated.

Casualties:
109 French/Canadiens/Native Americans killed or wounded
377 French/Canadiens/Native Americans captured
239 British/Iroquois killed or wounded

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