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The 1758 and 1759 North American campaigns of the Seven Years' War, focusing on the strategic struggles between British and French forces. The narratives describe the British capture of Fort Frontenac and Fort Duquesne, alongside the difficult Siege of Quebec led by General Wolfe against the Marquis de Montcalm. The texts highlight the internal friction between British regulars and provincial colonists, as well as the bitter rivalry between French leaders Vaudreuil and Montcalm. Specific military encounters, such as Grant’s defeat and the battle at the Montmorenci cataract, illustrate the brutal nature of forest warfare and the role of Indigenous allies. Ultimately, the sources depict a turning point where French colonial dominance began to crumble under sustained British pressure and naval superiority.