William Pitt becomes Prim Minister in the summer of 1757. Pitt's rise to power came too late to change the tide of English losses in 1757. During the winter of 1757 - 58, he pushed the preparations for the final defeat of the French in North America. Soon he his fleets and armies were striking everywhere- in Europe, India, Africa and hardest hit, the French in North America. His grand plan to defeat France included the capture of Louisbourg, and Forts Ticonderoga and Duquesne.
All English forces are then to converge on the last target, Quebec.