The British Defeat of the French in Pennsylvania, 1758
by Douglas R. Cubbison
"A Military History of the Forbes Campaign Against Fort Duquesne"
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The British Defeat of the French in Pennsylvania, 1758 Book Details
War:
Seven Years' War
Perspective:
Commanders
Military Unit:
British Army
True Story:
Yes
Biography:
No
Region:
North America
Page Count:
253
Published Date:
2010
ISBN13:
9780786455959
The British Defeat of the French in Pennsylvania, 1758 Book Description
This is the first complete military study of the campaign directed by Brigadier General John Forbes in 1758 to drive the French out of the forks of the Ohio River. The author details the leadership, logistics, artillery, training and discipline that led to the campaign's success and discusses its role in American Colonial history.