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Fort William Henry

The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
Fort William Henry at the southern end of Lake George, NE N.Y.; built by the English in 1755. In 1757, during the last conflict of the French and Indian Wars , it was captured and destroyed by the French. Although French Gen. Louis Montcalm had promised safe-conduct from the fort, he was unable to control his Native American allies, who attacked and killed many of those retreating from the garrison. Fort William Henry was rebuilt in 1953 and is now a museum. Author not available, FORT WILLIAM HENRY. , The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition 2007 ... Read more
French and Indian War: Fort William Henry
French and Indian War: Fort William Henry Montcalm. In May 1756, as the...offensive would be directed toward Fort William Henry. He then hurried to Fort Frontenac...hundred New Englanders to defend Fort William Henry. On 3 August 1757 Montcalm appeared... Read more
Fort William Henry
Fort William Henry a fort in southern New York on Lake George. Built by the British in 1755, the fort was captured and destroyed by the French in 1757, during the French and Indian War (1754–63). The fort was rebuilt in 1953 and is now a museum. Read more

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