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Siege and Capture

When
1745–June 28, 1745
Where
Louisbourg
Part of
Capture of Cape Breton Island

British forces besieged Louisbourg for six weeks before French capitulation.

Supported by Commodore Warren's fleet, British colonial forces besieged Louisbourg. After 47 days of siege and bombardment, the French garrison capitulated on June 28, 1745, resulting in the British capture of the fortress.

Sources

  1. Siege of Louisbourg (1745) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-15
  2. King George's War Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-16

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