Vieux-Québec-Cap-Blanc-colline Parlementaire in Capitale-Nationale, — Central Canada (French-Canadian)

Bragg’s 28th Foot,

Le 28ᵉ Regiment de Bragg,

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 25, 2014

1. Bragg’s 28th Foot, Marker

Inscription. English:
Bragg’s 28th Foot, under Colonel Hume Walsh, stood next-left to the “Louisbourg Grenadiers” in this first of all the two-deep “thin red lines” the world had ever seen.
13th September 1759.
French:
Le 28ᵉ Regiment de Bragg, sous le colonel Hume Walsh, était à la gauche des Grenadiers de Louisbourg, sur cette ligne ouverte, à deux rangs, la première du genre que le monde eût connue.
13 septembre 1759.

Erected by National Battlefields Commission / Commission des champs de bataille nationaux.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, French and Indian. A significant historical date for this entry is September 13, 1759.

Location. 46° 48.069′ N, 71° 13.3′ W. Marker is in Québec, in Capitale-Nationale. It is in Vieux-Québec-Cap-Blanc-colline Parlementaire. It is at the intersection of Avenue George VI and Rue de Bernières, on the right when traveling east on Avenue George VI. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Québec G1R 2L3, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Canada.

Globally, it is in the North

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Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

and the Western World.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony,

the Viceroyalty of New France,

the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

and Rupert’s Land.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Quebec City Astronomical Observatory (within shouting distance of this marker); Here, on the very eve of victory (within shouting distance of this marker); The / Le Royal Roussillon, (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The “Louisbourg Grenadiers” (about 90 meters away); Cornelius Krieghoff (about 180 meters away); Frederick G. Todd (about 210 meters away); Pavillon Charles-Baillairgé (about 240 meters away); La Maison Henry-Stuart / Henry-Stuart House (about 240 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Québec.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 25, 2014

2. Bragg’s 28th Foot, Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 9, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 19, 2015, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 498 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 19, 2015, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.