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American Colonial Warfare. The Contest for North America. King William’s War 1689-97 War of the League of Augsburg 1688-97 Queen Anne’s War 1702-13 War of Spanish Succession 1701-14 King George’s War 1739-48 War of Austrian Succession 1739-48. Abercromby’s Orders at Ticonderoga.
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The Contest for North America King William’s War 1689-97 War of the League of Augsburg 1688-97 Queen Anne’s War 1702-13 War of Spanish Succession 1701-14 King George’s War 1739-48 War of Austrian Succession 1739-48
Abercromby’s Orders at Ticonderoga “March up briskly, rush upon the Enemy’s fire, and not to give theirs, until they were within the Enemie’s Breastwork.”
The Result “Cut. . .Down like Grass. Our Forces Fell Exceeding Fast. It was Surprizing to me to think more of ye Regiments Should be Drawn up to the Breast work for Such Slaughter.” - Pvt Joseph Nichols Massachusetts Provincials