Battle Of Carillon

The broader French and Indian War, which in turn was a component of the greater Seven Years' War between Britain and France, included the Battle of Carillon. Some of the fiercest fighting of the battle took place at Fort Carillon, a fortified French outpost in New York situated between Lake George and Lake Chaplain.

The conflict started on July 6, 1758. Despite the British contingent's vast numerical advantage, the French, who were aligned with many local native groups, would likely be able to push them out in a matter of days. Even the most reasonable estimates place the number of British soldiers who assaulted the fort at least 15,000, as opposed to the about 3,600 French defenders.

Despite being well-trained and battle-ready, the British troops suffered high losses and a swift defeat because the attack lacked artillery support. By the end of the endeavor, more than 2,000 British soldiers had been killed or injured, compared to little over 300 French casualties.

Date: July 6–8, 1758
Location: Fort Carillon, present-day Ticonderoga, New York

Result: French victory