RENE CHARTRAND

An account of human endurance in the face of adversity.

Examines the defences and preparations made by the French prior to the Battle of Quebec, 1759 - the defining clash of the Seven Years War in North America.

This volume is the second half of the story of French artillery during the revolutionary and Napoleonic wars. It covers the howitzers, mortars and large siege and garrison guns, placing a special emphasis on their role, technical significance and operational use.

Napoleon's early experience with the Gribeauval system in his days as a young artilleryman helped ensure that, during his rule, his artillery remained consistently better than that of his opponents. This book describes the Gribeauval system itself, and traces the development of Napoleon's guns.

The Forts of New France in Northeast America 1600-1763.

To counter the assaults of the Englishmen, Frenchmen, and Dutchmen, as well as those of pirates, the Spanish built a system of fortifications. This title covers the three main periods of development including the first