The Battle of Carillon, also known as the 1758 Battle of Ticonderoga, was fought on July 8, 1758, during the French and Indian War. It was fought near Fort Carillon on the shore of Lake Champlain in the frontier area between the British colony of New York and the French colony of New France.
The Victory of Montcalm's Troops at Carillon by Henry Alexander Ogden. Montcalm (centre) and his troops celebrate their victory.
William Pitt directed the British war effort
Fort Ticonderoga, as seen from Lake Champlain
An early 20th-century illustration from a Quebec school text depicting Montcalm inspiring the defenders of Fort Carillon.
Fort Carillon, presently known as Fort Ticonderoga, was constructed by Pierre de Rigaud de Vaudreuil, Governor of New France, to protect Lake Champlain from a British invasion. Situated on the lake some 15 miles (24 km) south of Fort Saint Frédéric, it was built to prevent an attack on Canada and slow the advance of the enemy long enough for reinforcements to arrive.
Fort Carillon (modern day Fort Ticonderoga)
Regiment flags at Fort Carillon
Drummer uniform in royal livery and drum
Image: Fort ticonderoga 1759