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Desperate Assault Fails at River City Fortifications
In a detailed report from the siege, Brig. Townshend’s and Murray’s corps face a strong French defense on a cliffed beach. Aimed landings, magazine burning at De Chamband, and cautious tactics after a night storm leave the attack unresolved. The commander cites heavy casualties and a weakened force, while planning a larger movement with Admiral Holmes to draw the enemy and force a general action.
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Monckton
St Charles Till
Ain
Murray
Holmes
Amherst
Bigadier
de Chamband
Niagara
Catillon
Grown-Point
Hle Aux Noix
Lake Champlain
M. Bouileimaque
Levi
Orleans
Canada
Great Britain