RW5: Quebec and the Noble Train of Artillery
About this episode
The episode discusses the American invasion of Canada and the subsequent events leading to the British evacuation of Boston during the Revolutionary War.
In the aftermath of Bunker Hill, both Britain and the Continental Congress took decisive steps that pushed the colonies closer to a complete break with the mother country. Meanwhile, American forces under Richard Montgomery and Benedict Arnold launched a daring invasion of Canada, only to suffer a devastating defeat before the walls of Quebec. As the northern campaign collapsed amid disease, hunger, and retreat, George Washington searched for a way to break the British hold on Boston. The answer came in the form of Henry Knox's remarkable "Noble Train of Artillery," which allowed the Americans to fortify Dorchester Heights and force the British evacuation of the city. Join James and Audrey as they discuss these exciting Revolutionary War events of late 1775 and early 1776. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
People in this episode
Hosts: James, Audrey
Topics covered
- Revolutionary War
- Quebec Campaign
- American History
- Military Strategy
- Colonial America
Keywords
- Quebec
- Bunker Hill
- Noble Train of Artillery
- Richard Montgomery
- Benedict Arnold
- George Washington
- Henry Knox
- British evacuation
- American forces
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Quebec, Boston
More episodes of Key Battles of American History
- RW11: The Rhode Island Campaign
- RW10: The Philadelphia Campaign
- RW9: The Tide Turns: Saratoga
- The Crossing with Michael Troy
- RW8: Ten Crucial Days: Trenton and Princeton
- RW7: The New York and New Jersey Campaign
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