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Today in History: French and Indian War: Forces Ambush Rogers' Rangers

1/21/2026

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On January 21, 1757, during the French and Indian War, Captain Robert Rogers and his Rangers were ambushed by French regulars, Canadien militia, and Indigenous troops near Fort Carillon on Lake Champlain. The skirmish, known as the Battle on Snowshoes, resulted in significant casualties for both sides, with the British reportedly benefiting from their snowshoes.

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On January 21, 1757, during the French and Indian War, Captain Robert Rogers and his Rangers were ambushed by French regulars, Canadien militia, and Indigenous troops near Fort Carillon on Lake Champlain. The skirmish, known as the Battle on Snowshoes, resulted in significant casualties for both sides, with the British reportedly benefiting from their snowshoes.