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Desperate Operations Before Quebec In Montmorenci 1759
The narrative describes British efforts under Brigadier Townshend, Monckton, and Carleton to attack French positions near the Montmorenci and Quebec. It details river crossings, fordable passages, enemy dispositions, detachment landings at Trompe Point, failed commando actions, and heavy casualties on both sides as colonial forces attempt to seize intrenchments and disrupt French defenses.
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Carleton
Che Isle
Quebec
Orleans
Montmorenci
Dank
S.company
Mhdint
Montcalm
Cape Rouge
Col. Carleton
Point de Trompe
Townshend
Marqiet
Sng
Monckton
Levi
Muiray
Ufe
Firs
Murray
D. Maze
Navy
Grenadiers
S .Corps
Brig
Brig. Townshend