Temporadas
Temporada 172 — Episodios
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Invasion of Quebec - America’s Founding Disaster
Dive into the backstory of early American military efforts, the rivalry between Benedict Arnold and Ethan Allen, and the critical impact of the Seven Years' War on the American Revolution. A blend of success and chaos that defined America’s first military disaster and the near-miraculous campaign that followed in the Invasion of Quebec, the American Disaster.
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Invasion of Quebec - Benedict Arnold’s Death March
Major General Guy Carleton, governor of Quebec, knew an invasion was imminent, given the history of colonial attempts to capture French Quebec. With limited resources and uncertain loyalty from the local population, Carleton relied on defensive strategies and hoped the Quebec Act of 1774 would secure French-Canadian support.
And as the Continental Army laid siege to Fort St. John, led by the experienced yet reluctant rebel General Richard Montgomery. Benedict Arnold embarked on a perilous overland march through the Maine wilderness. Facing sabotage, harsh conditions, and starvation Arnold and his men reached Quebec, but they were too late. The city was now fortified and ready for a fierce defense.
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Invasion of Quebec - Battle in the Streets
The Rebels are in Quebec! After weeks of freezing cold and constant pressure, Montgomery and Arnold are ready to strike as a blizzard comes in. Montgomery’s men navigate through deep snow, leading from the front. While Arnold and his men face fierce resistance at the Palace Gate. The fate of the revolution now hangs in the balance.
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Invasion of Quebec - No Retreat
Benedict Arnold is not having a good New Year’s Day. Pale from blood loss, he lies in a makeshift hospital, a bullet freshly extracted from his leg. His invasion is a disaster but with half his army gone, Arnold still refuses to retreat. While Governor Carleton, despite having twice Arnold’s numbers, consolidates rather than sallying out, a highly cautious and criticized choice.
