Louisbourg, 1758

Origins of the campaign; opposing plans; naval operations 1756-57; opposing commanders (British and French); opposing armies (British and French); the siege of 1758; naval and military preparations; the siege day-by-day; the landing; taking lighthouse point; bombardments begins; wolfe takes green hill; the French Sally; artillery duels; French ships damaged; breaches and fires; the surrender and Carnbis' regiment "mutiny"; aftermath; the fortress of Louisbourg today.

Rene Chartrand was born in Montreal. A senior curator with Canada's National Historic Sites for nearly three decades, he is now a freelance writer and historical consultant. He has written numerous articles and books including over 30 Osprey titles. He lives in Gatineau, Quebec, with his wife and two sons.

In conjunction with "Ticonderoga 1758: " ."..an attractive series, well known to serious military history buffs and casual interest readers alike...well illustrated, with supporting maps, prints, photos and artists' impressions... These are two good volumes, which would be a useful addition to any collection on that period, providing the reader with a large breadth of information in a very digestible format." -Lieutenant-Colonel Keith W. Kiddie MA, "Canadian Army Journal "(Summer 2006)