Episode 2 of 3
Battle of Saint-Denis
- When
- 1837-11-23
- Where
- Saint-Denis
Rebel forces led by Wolfred Nelson defeated a government force on November 23, 1837, despite doubts about their readiness.
The first armed conflict involved 26 Patriotes resisting arrest. On November 23, 1837, a rebel force led by Wolfred Nelson defeated government troops at the Battle of Saint-Denis, demonstrating the Patriotes' capacity for armed resistance.
Sources
- Lower Canada Rebellion Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-25
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