QF-01 Retreat of Montcalm
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Description
The unpopular command of the French army in North America had been given to an obscure brigadier Louis-Joseph de Montcalm, who had been six times wounded in the late wars in Bohemia and Italy. Promoted to Major–General , Montcalm was given the North American command in February 1756. He was to be one of those rare generals whose men loved him as well as respecting him.
His early campaigns against the British were major successes. He captured and destroyed Fort Oswego on Lake Ontario in 1756. His victory at Fort William Henry in 1757 was a military and personal victory. He led the French forces to victory at the Battle of Carillon, facing and defeating a British army five times the size. It was considered his greatest victory. Major General the marquis of Montcalm was mortally wounded on the Plains of Abraham and died shortly thereafter.
This 5-piece set depicts the mortally wounded Montcalm entering the city of Quebec through the St. Louis Gate, held in his saddle by a soldier on either side.
The US $ RRP is US$130 and the price of this set will be based on the exchange rate at time of order. The above A$ price is indicative only.
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