Seven Years War. Another way to tell that Pitt was better in the military field is that he also helped with the war of Austrian. The last reason would be that it was his plan to send out James Wolfe and Jeffery Amherst to recapture the fortress of Louisbourg. The Seven Years War was a big deal to the French, Indian nations, and British. William helped out the most in this conflict and had Brittain win. I can say this because on page 122, (the last paragraph) of “The American Journey” textbook, it states
The capture of Louisbourg in June of 1745 was, according to George Whitefield, a victory “contrary to all human probability.” (WHITEFIELD 134). The siege at Cape Breton was part of the ongoing King George's War and has been remarked by contemporaries and modern historians alike as an example of God's Providence. Against what was considered little odds, a New England coalition of colonial militia managed to conduct a covert expedition against the French forces at the fort. Contemporary preachers wrote
His service in this conflict did much to raise his reputation. William commanded a regiment at the siege of Louisbourg and led a successful amphibious landing. This action, carried out under fire, won the attackers a flanking position and earned Howe his commander's praise. Howe commanded the light infantry under Major General James Wolfe at the Battle of Quebec
Succession (1740-48) and the Seven Years' War (1756-63) both originated in Frederick's expansionist ambitions and provided him with opportunities to establish a reputation as an outstanding military leader. During this time, warfare changed. The sieges and fixed fortifications which had been so prevalent, were now on the decline. Instead, thoughtful commanders worked on combining infantry, cavalry, field artillery, and light skirmishing troops. This aggressive style of fighting was marked by sweeping
In 1492, the discovery of the Americas became a major milestone in history as it instantly affected various economic systems and political relationships in Western European countries. Global trading and colonization resulted in the rising dominance of Western European countries during the time period. The development of naval equipment and forces skyrocketed because of its crucial importance in the race for colonization. In the midst of the 1700’s, Britain and many other Western European countries
James cook Profile of Explorer James cook was born on 27th October 1728, in Yorkshire. He was the second one born out of his eight siblings. His father was called James Cook. His father was a farm worker in Yorkshire. After they moved he become a full time bailiff. His mother was called Grace Pace Cook. They moved to Airey Home Farm at Great Ayton in North Yorkshire. James cook was married and had six children and a wife called Elizabeth Batts. They were married on December the 21st in the year 1762