Being a bit of an iconoclast when it comes to Rangers I always like it when someone finds some derogatory statements about their service. My favourite in this article by R Chartrand shows Amherst didn't think much of them:
Gen. J. Amherst to H. Bouquet, New York, 31 August 1763 "...And I approve of your having Ordered the Rangers to be discharged for I have a very low opinion of them..."
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Siege of Quebec (1760)
Francis de Gaston, Chevalier de Levis (1719-1787) avec le bâton de maréchal Started today in 1760. Lasted until May 15. Siege of Quebec (...
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Our colonial Marine unit gets some last minute instruction before going to fight the British. Pinterest for more.
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