aug 26, 1758 - Battle of Fort Frontenac
Description:
A battle in the French and Indian War in which British Lieutenant Colonel John Bradstreet led a force of 2500 militiamen to capture Fort Frontenac, an important French trade center. After about two days of bombardments, the French surrendered, allowing the British to intercept or destroy French supplies.Casualties:
11 British troops wounded
2 French killed
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Date:
aug 26, 1758
Now
~ 268 years ago