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Today in History: French Troops Attempt Desperate Blow-Up of Fort Carillon

7/26/2025

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On July 26, 1759, during the French and Indian War, French troops led by Brigadier General François-Charles de Bourlamaque attempted to destroy Fort Carillon, now Fort Ticonderoga, instead of defending it against a British force of over 11,000 men commanded by General Sir Jeffery Amherst. This marked a significant moment in the conflict.

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On July 26, 1759, during the French and Indian War, French troops led by Brigadier General François-Charles de Bourlamaque attempted to destroy Fort Carillon, now Fort Ticonderoga, instead of defending it against a British force of over 11,000 men commanded by General Sir Jeffery Amherst. This marked a significant moment in the conflict.