Siège-de-Québec-en-1775 - Siege of Quebec in 1775 - Québec, Québec
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Ici, la milice canadienne et les forces britanniques,repoussèrent l'assaut des «Congressistes» américains, le 31 décembre 1775. Here, Canadian militia and British forces repelled the attack of the American "Congressionists" on December 31, 1775.
Waymark Code: WMXNQ2
Location: Québec, Canada
Date Posted: 02/04/2018
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Outspoken1
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Siège-de-Québec-en-1775

Ici à la barricade du Sault-au-Matelot, la milice canadienne et les forces britanniques, sous l'autorité du gouverneur Carleton, repoussèrent l'assaut des «Congressistes» américains, le 31 décembre 1775. À Près-de-Ville, au pied de la Citadelle actuelle, une trentaine de miliciens québécois et une poignée de matelots anglais firent également échec au général Montgomery. Ces faits d'armes furent décisifs dans la défaite des envahisseurs qui assiégeaient Québec depuis l'automne afin d'intégrer le Canada à leur mouvement révolutionnaire. Ces derniers quittèrent la ville en mai 1776, à l'arrivée des renforts britanniques.

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Siege of Quebec in 1775

Here, at the Sault-au-Matelot barricade, Canadian militia and British forces under the general command of Governor Carleton repelled the attack of the American "Congressionists" on December 31, 1775. At Près-de-Ville, near the foot of the current Citadel, about thirty Québec militia and a few English sailors also turned back General Montgomery. These displays of force were critical in defending Québec against the invaders who had laid siege to the town since the fall, attempting to draw Canada into their revolutionary movement. The Americans retreated in May 1776, upon the arrival of British reinforcements.
Name of the revolution that the waymark is related to:
American Revolution


Adress of the monument:
rue de la Barricade - Barricade Street
Quebec, QC Canada


What was the role of this site in revolution?:
Important Battle


Link that comprove that role: [Web Link]

Who placed this monument?: Gouvernement du Canada - Canadian G

When was this memorial placed?: Not listed

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