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After filtering for Newfoundland and Labrador, 3 entries match your criteria.  

 
 

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The French Attack Ferryland (detail from the marker) image, Touch for more information
By Barry Swackhamer
The French Attack Ferryland (detail from the marker)
1 Newfoundland and Labrador, Avalon Peninsula, Newfoundland, Ferryland — The French Attack FerrylandLes Français attaquent Ferryland
English: This illustration depicts the burning of a house that once stood at this location and was excavated in the mid-1990s. The large stone fireplace foundation has been left as it was found. The rectangular depression marks the area . . . Map (db m79472) HM
2 Newfoundland and Labrador, Avalon Peninsula, Newfoundland, Placentia — Castle Hill
English In 1693 the French began construction of Fort Royal to guard the harbour at Placentia. When it was completed in 1703, several batteries and outworks supported the main fortifications. The defences, however, were precariously . . . Map (db m78917) HM
3 Newfoundland and Labrador, Avalon Peninsula, Newfoundland, St. John's — Battle of Signal HillLa bataille de Signal Hill
English This hill was the site of the decisive assault by British troops on the French lines, September 15, 1762, in the last phase of the battle in North America between the forces fo Great Britain and France. The victorious attack, led by . . . Map (db m78938) HM
 
 
  
  
 
 
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Apr. 24, 2024