Battle of Beauport

Battle of Beauport
Part of the French and Indian War

A 1777 map depicting the military positions of the French and British during the Siege of Quebec
Date31 July 1759
Location46°53′25″N 71°08′50″W / 46.890188°N 71.147268°W / 46.890188; -71.147268
Result French victory
Belligerents
 Great Britain

 France

Commanders and leaders
James Wolfe Marquis de Montcalm
Strength
4,000 regulars ~10,000 regulars and militia
Casualties and losses
210 killed
233 wounded[1]
60 dead or wounded[2]

The Battle of Beauport, also known as the Battle of Montmorency, fought on 31 July 1759, was an important confrontation between the British and French armed forces during the Seven Years' War (also known as the French and Indian War and the War of Conquest) of the French province of Canada. The attack conducted by the British against the French defense line of Beauport, some 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) east of Quebec was checked, and the army of General James Wolfe retreated with 443 casualties and losses.

  1. ^ McLynn, Frank (2004). 1759: The Year Britain became Master of the World, p. 221
  2. ^ Stacey, pp. 79-80