Siege of Louisbourg, Canada, July 1745 by David Rowlands (B)

Battle of Louisbourg during the French and Indian Wars, A British Force set out to capture the French Fortress of Louisbourg at Cape Breton island. A Army of New Englanders under the command of Col. William Pepperell supported by an English Fleet under Commander Peter Warren. Attacked the Fortress of Louisbourg on April 30th 1745 and finally captured the fortress on June 17th. A great British Victory which endangered the French position in North America. The fortifications were handed back to France in 1748 in the treaty of Aix-La-Chapelle.

Signed edition print.

Image size 12 inches x 8 inches (31cm x 20cm)