The Contributions of German Troops to the Defence of Canada

La contribution des troupes allemandes à la défense du Canada pendant la guerre de l'indéndance américaine
De 1776 à 1783, ces troupes au service de la Grande-Bretagne jouèrent un rôle crucial dans la défense du Canada, formant à certaines périodes entre le tiers et la moitié des forces britanniques. Elles aidèrent à reprendre le territoire conquis par les rebelles puis, en 1777, participèrent à la tentative d'invasion du général Burgoyne en zone sous contrôle américain. Élément clé de la défense à partir de 1778, elles contribuèrent notamment à l'amélioration des fortifications et à l'érection d'une citadelle temporaire jadis ici. Un quart de ces 10 000 soldats s'établirent au Canada, leurs descendants se comptant par dizaines de milliers.
———————————————
The Contributions of German Troops to the Defence of Canada During the American Revolution
Between 1776 and 1783, German troops in British service played a key role in the defence of Canada, at times comprising one-third to one-half of the British forces. They helped reconquer territory taken by the American rebels and, in 1777, took part in General Burgoyne's failed invasion of American-controlled territory. After 1778, they formed an essential



part of the defensive system, contributing most notably to improving the fortifications and building a temporary citadel that once stood here. One quarter of these 10,000 soldiers settled in Canada after the war, their descendants numbering in the tens of thousands today.

Sorry, but we don't have a picture of this historical marker yet. If you have a picture, please share it with us. It's simple to do. 1) Become a member. 2) Adopt this historical marker listing. 3) Upload the picture.

Show me all markers in:  Québec, Québec  |  Communauté-Urbaine-de-Québec  |  G1K  |  Québec  |  Canada

Abraham Martin
Les gouverneurs généraux à l'honneur
The Quebec Conferences
The Québec Citadel
Georges-Philias Vanier
Chief Warrant Officier Jean Couture, OMN, CD
The Grande Allée Drill Hall
Le Siège de Québec, 1759 / The Siege of Québec, 1759
General Montgomery's Army
In Memory of Our Fallen Soldiers

• GPX
• KML
• LOC

Have you seen this marker? If so, check in and tell us about it.