Includes bibliographical references (pages 241-255) and index.
"Like chaff before the wind" -- Opening shots -- The struggle for North America -- Grand strategies and commanders -- Preparing for campaign -- Wilderness war -- The battle of Fort Carillon -- Pursuits -- Parting shots.
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This book examines the skirmishes and raids in the months leading up to the battle, discusses Abercromby's campaign in the larger context of British grand strategy for the year 1758, the roles of key military and political figures on both sides, and the conflict's aftermath.