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Origins of the Battle of Quebec

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By Ben Williams

Monday, 03 August 2009

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The 13th September sees the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Quebec, which saw the beginning of the end of French rule in Canada as well as the death of the British General who conquered Canada, James Wolfe.

The Battle of Quebec was part of a seven year conflict between Great Britain and her allies and France and her allies The Seven Year War. As well as the North American front (present day Canada), where the Battle of Quebec took place, the war spread through Europe, India and the Caribbean.

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