The Plains of Abraham
This site, the Plains of Abraham, is located just outside of current day Quebec City. It is this location where a pivotal battle during the 7 Years War took place. On the September 13, 1759 the French army, under the command of Marquis de Moncalm, fought the English Army and Navy led by General James Wolfe. This was the battle to determine the fate of New France, later becoming Canada. The French lost the battle quickly and both Monclam and Wolfe died from their injuries.
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