THE EIGHTEENTH CENTURY COLLECTION
THE SEVEN YEARS' WAR 1756-1762
The Seven Years' War was essentially a continuation of an earlier conflict,
the War of the Austrian Succession (1740-48).
The principal combatants were still Austria, Britain, France, Prussia, and Russia,
but the most important difference was that the Seven Years' War was truly a global war, which was fought
in North America, Europe, the Caribbean and India.
This became the closest thing to total war, years before the First World War.
The most tangible outcome of the war was the end of France's power in the Americas, and
the emergence of Great Britain as the most powerful colonial power in the world.
This collection of figures will be inspired by some of the many battles that took place
during this century.
The popularity of this period in history has grown steadily over the last few years.
Its wide range of colourful uniforms as well as its fascinating personalities,
makes it a period with much to offer the collector.
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Of all the episodes embraced within Robert Roger’s chequered career,
none gained him greater fame than his 1759 raid upon the Abenaki village of St. Francis.
It could be said to be the most incredible feat of the French and Indian War.
The British needed a safe communication route to Wolfe, as well as a diversion
to draw the French forces away from the siege at Quebec.
Major Robert Rogers’ raid on the notorious Abenaki Indian town of St. Francis,
deep in French Canada, was the answer.
The American colonial New Englanders, who had long suffered at the hands of the raiding Abenaki
from St. Francis, had good reasons to encourage this daring venture.
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THE BATTLE ON SNOWSHOES 14th March 1758
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On March 14th 1758 a small battle took place in the wilderness of north America.
The total number on both sides did not exceed 500 men. These men on the British side
were primarily native born settlers from New England led by Robert Rogers,
and on the French side native born Canadians and their native Indian allies of New France,
led by the French partisan Langy.
This battle did not end in a draw. Despite the success of an initial ambush by Rogers and his rangers,
the battle was to swing the way of the numerically superior French force.
It was to be a clear cut victory for the French and Indians and resulted in the almost total annihilation
of the best of the newly formed English Rangers.
Only darkness was to save Rogers and the remnants of his force.
This battle has become known as
“The Battle On Snowshoes”
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THE SIEGE OF QUEBEC
BATTLE OF THE PLAINS OF ABRAHAM 1759
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The Battle of the Plains of Abraham, took place on the 13th September 1759, and
was a pivotal battle in the French and Indian war between the British and French which
went a long way in deciding the fate of New France.
The battle was fought on a plateau just outside and to the west of the walls of Quebec City
and was the culmination of a three month long siege of the city.
The actual battle lasted less than an hour, during which time, tactics devised by the Britsh
commander, General James Wolfe, proved successful in breaking the column advance of
French and Canadien troops under The Marquis de Montcalm.
Both generals were mortally wounded during the battle.
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BATTLE ON THE MONONGAHELA 1755
Braddock's disaster
On 9th July 1755 amid the wilderness of North America, Britain suffered one of the most
humiliating defeats in her history. General Braddock's army, a mixture of British regulars
and American Militia, was devastated, losing over 900 men from a force of 1,300.
General Braddock was killed and the remnants of his army were rescued by his aide,
Colonel George Washington.
This defeat and subsequent chain of events ultimately led to the start of the
Seven Years' War.
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BATTLE ON THE MONONGAHELA
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