Episode 012: The Fall of Forts Duquesne, Niagara, and Carillon
After convincing most Indians to abandon the French in the Ohio Valley, the British take Fort Duquesne at the end of 1758.
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Show Notes
After convincing most Indians to abandon the French in the Ohio Valley, the British take Fort Duquesne at the end of 1758. Gen. Amherst takes command of British forces for the 1759 fighting season, capturing Forts Niagara and Carillion as well. Fort Duquesne becomes Fort Pitt. Fort Carillion becomes Fort Ticonderoga.
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