30 juin 1690 - English Attacks French
Description:
After seizing Fort Pentagouet and Port-Royal in Acadia, the enormous fleet of at least 30 ships commanded by Admiral William Phips, travels up the St. Lawrence and attacks Quebec, whose defenses are organized by Frontenac. The reinforcements from Montreal led by Louis-Hector de Callière arrive on time. Despite two or three days of battle, the attack on Quebec fails. The English negotiate the exchange of prisoners and leave.Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
30 juin 1690
Maintenaint
~ Il y a 335 ans