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A battle almost forgotten in the U.K., but one which arguably changed the course of North American history.
General Wolfe lead the British Forces against the armies of New France in what became Canada.
How was an amphibious assault launched against the capital of the French Colony? Also, how did it come about that neither commander survived the battle? How did the battle resonate through history, and what of the famous painting, The Death of Wolfe?
A fascinating exploration of 18th-century warfare.
Graham Bandy has spent most of his life either in the army, in nursing, or doing both. He runs Living Military History and specialises in military history research and the identification of military photographs, uniforms and cap badges. He is the military expert at Family Tree magazine, the expert here at the SoG Armed Forces Advice Hour and a much sought after speaker at family history events. Graham is the author of two books: Identifying Cap Badges and Nursing at the Frontline: A WW2 Diary from North Africa and Italy. He is feverishly working away at four more books which are all due by the end of the year. His next one is due with his editor imminently…!
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