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Quebec infantry, French & Indian War Crann Tara April 2025/January 2026

I spent a while in my youth living in the absolutely wondrous and lovely city of Toronto and, while the experience was a huge adventure and I made many friends, and have many fond memories, I never really explored Canada’s rich and storied history while I was there (I was a young buck of 23 who was more interested in visiting the filming locations from Scott Pilgrim vs. The World). That’s changed recently, however, and I’ve recently gained a bit of an obsession with the place, and Quebec in particular, though sadly I never visited, despite Montreal being on my list. 

Here we have one base of three Compagnies Franches de la Marine, flanked by three Coureurs de Bois, ready to take the fight to the British across the dense forests and vast mountains of New France. Miniatures are from the wonderful Crann Tara - a manufacturer who absolutely deserves more coverage, as their 18th century figures are beautiful, and incredibly good-quality for their reasonable price.

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On this day in 1756 the Seven Years' War started. If you want to learn more about Prussian Infantry of that time, check out this video: https://bit.ly/2TcTFDH #OTD #Prussian #Infantry #SevenYearsWar #History #militaryhistory https://www.instagram.com/p/CASxOCEhq1A/?igshid=s3sy8v84q8lm

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The Fall of George Howe at Fort Ticonderoga

On July 6, 1758, British officer George Howe, 3rd Viscount Howe was killed during the early stages of the French and Indian War at the Battle of Carillon (near Fort Ticonderoga). Known for his professionalism and efforts to improve discipline and cooperation within British forces, Howe was widely respected by both officers and enlisted men in North America.

His death came during skirmishing ahead of a major British assault against French positions, dealing a serious blow to British command structure and morale. Many contemporaries, including young officers who would later rise to prominence, viewed Howe as a model of modern military leadership and reform.

Though his life was cut short at just 35, George Howe’s legacy endured as part of the broader British struggle for control in North America during the Seven Years’ War, where his loss underscored the rising costs of imperial conflict.

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Battle of Wilhelmsthal: A British-Hanoverian Victory in the Seven Years’ War

On June 24, 1762, the Battle of Wilhelmsthal was fought in Westphalia during the final stages of the Seven Years’ War. The Allied army of Britain, Hanover, and their German allies, commanded by Ferdinand of Brunswick-Lüneburg, defeated a larger French force led by the Comte de Soubise and the Duc de Broglie.

Ferdinand’s forces launched a carefully planned surprise attack, surrounding and defeating parts of the French army near Wilhelmsthal. The victory strengthened the Allied position in western Germany and demonstrated Ferdinand’s skill as a commander. Although it did not end the war immediately, the battle helped pressure France toward peace negotiations.

The Battle of Wilhelmsthal remains remembered as one of the notable Allied victories in the later years of the Seven Years’ War, showcasing the importance of strategy, coordination, and battlefield leadership.

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Edinburgh Castle

Edinburgh Castle has a reputation as one of the most haunted places in Scotland. Visitors have reported seeing the ghosts of French prisoners who were trapped within the castle during the Seven Years' War. 

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Birth Anniversary..! Elizabeth Of Russia..! 29 December 1709..! #ElizabethPetrovna was the #EmpressOfRussia from 1741 until her death..! She led the country during the two major European conflicts of her time: the #WarOfAustrianSuccession (1740–48) and the #SevenYearsWar (1756–63)..! On the eve of her death #Russia spanned almost 16,200,000 square kilometres (6,250,000 sq mi)..! https://www.instagram.com/p/Br9p0K4gURsnh2Sb_NK545T6OIc0ERPMmkaSpE0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1jhkc58vqyeqq

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More #sevenyearswar at #littlewars this looks good! #weekend

[edwardwisniowski1968]

More #sevenyearswar action at #littlewars #weekend