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Books, Maps & Other Resources  Nova Scotia, Canada  Genealogy & History More Canadian Resources | More Nova Scotia VIDEO - Louisbourg Under Siege 
In 1745, a largely untrained force of 4,000 New England colonists captured the great French fortress of Louisbourg. Once thought impregnable, the fortress fell in a matter of weeks. Located on Cape Breton, in what is now called Nova Scotia, Louisbourg was the largest fortress in New France and a key military stronghold. It allowed France to control access to the St. Lawrence River and the lucrative North Atlantic cod fishery, and was seen as an economic threat by New England colonists. When war between France and England broke out in the 1740's, the governor of Massachusetts raised a force to take the fortress.
The fall of Louisbourg played an important role in the histories of France, England and the United States. The loss of the fortress dealt a crippling blow to French power in North America, enabling the British to establish dominion over what would become Canada. The victory also marked the coming of age for the New Englanders, giving them the confidence they would need to win their independence from Britain thirty years later. Using dramatic re-enactments, interviews with experts on Louisbourg and readings from 18th-century letters, this beautifully shot documentary takes us inside an important turning point in North American History. Approx viewing time: 45 Minutes. VHS format.
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