Endgame 1758
Subtitle: the promise, the glory, and the despair of Louisbourg's last decade
By: A.J.B. Johnston
Series: France overseas, studies in empire and decolonization; France overseas
Publisher: University of Nebraska Press
Published: 2007
Place of publication: Lincoln
Language: eng
Number of pages: 365
ISBN-13: 9780803260092
Subjects: Louisbourg (N.S.) -- History -- Siege, 1758; Louisbourg (N.S.) -- History, Military -- 18th century; Louisbourg (N.S.) -- History, Naval -- 18th century; United States -- History -- French and Indian War, 1755-1763 -- Campaigns; United States -- History -- French and Indian War, 1755-1763 -- Naval operations
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [337]-349) and index
Table of contents: title: Opening moves, 1749; title: Middle game, 1750-1755; title: The match heightens, 1756-1757; title: Beginning of the end, early 1758; title: This time for real, June 1-7, 1758; title: Attack and defend, June 8-July 27, 1758; title: Winner take all; title: Appendix 1 : French ships to Louisbourg, 1758; title: Appendix 2 : British ships at Louisbourg, 1758; title: Appendix 3 : French land forces at Louisbourg, 1758; title: Appendix 4 : British land forces at Louisbourg, 1758