Plains of Abraham (Plaines d'Abraham) (Quebec City, Quebec)

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Site of a battle in 1759. The army of the United Kingdom, led by General Wolfe, routed Montcalm's French army. Both Wolfe and Montcalm perished.

Site de la bataille qui opposa les armées Française et Britannique lors de l'invasion de cette dernière en 1759. À l'aube du matin du 13 septembre les soldats du général James Wolfe prennent pied sur les plaines à l'ouest de Québec prenant par surprise l'armée Française.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_the_Plains_of_Abraham
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Coordinates:   46°48'7"N   71°13'6"W

Comments

  • wow this place is wonderfull
  • It was a special battle in which the supreme commanders of both sides were killed.
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