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Fort William Henry• Built by the British on Lake George in 1755
Reasons it was Built• To oppose the French on the opposite side of the lake• To provide a British stronghold where ships/supplies could
be sent out• To provide the British easy access to the Hudson River
The British vs The French
British• 2372 British
soldiers/colonists • only 500 could man the fort
at one time)
France• 2570 French soldiers plus • an almost equal number of
Canadian militia plus • 300 volunteers plus • between 1500 Indians from a
large number of tribes plus • 200 French artillery units firing
their cannon and mortars
The Battle: August 2-9, 1757
• French wanted to destroy the British fort because the British had regularly been causing problems for the French.
• Military Personel:– Colonel George Monro – British – General Marquis de Montcalm – French
• Britain surrendered on August 9, 1757
British Surrender
• British would be allowed to march off in military parade, colors flying, to Fort Edward
• A cannon was allowed to accompany the procession• The British would not bear arms against France for the
next 18 months. • No ammunition would be granted• The sick and wounded would be returned when well. • One British officer would remain as hostage, until the
French escort returned safely from Fort Edward
The Massacre: August 10, 1757• As the British began retreating the Indians
attacked because they wanted reward (life & booty)
• 70-180 men/women/children were killed