According to what I've read there was some 1,000 troops labelled Compagnies Détachées at Louisbourg at the siege. Anyone have any idea what they were and where they came from?
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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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I wonder if they were made up of several detachments of La Marine, coming from different companies?
ReplyDeleteHe is referring to the Compagnies Franches de la Marine
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