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William Amherst (British Army officer)
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Lieutenant General William Amherst was a British military commander. In 1762 during the Seven Years' War he led British forces that defeated a French expedition which had occurred earlier that year in St. John's, Newfoundland at the Battle of Signal Hill.
Lieutenant General William Amherst
Lieutenant General William Amherst
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
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St. John's is the capital and largest city of the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador. It is located on the eastern tip of the Avalon Peninsula on the island of Newfoundland. The city spans 446.04 km2 (172.22 sq mi) and is the easternmost city in North America.
From top, left to right: Sunset from Signal Hill, Row Houses, Cabot Tower on Signal Hill, the Basilica of St. John the Baptist, the Confederation Buil
From top, left to right: Sunset from Signal Hill, Row Houses, Cabot Tower on Signal Hill, the Basilica of St. John the Baptist, the Confederation Building
In 1762, the British and French fought in the Battle of Signal Hill. It was the last battle of the North American theatre in the Seven Years' War.
In 1762, the British and French fought in the Battle of Signal Hill. It was the last battle of the North American theatre in the Seven Years' War.
St. John's shortly after the Great Fire of 1892. The fire destroyed a significant portion of the city.
St. John's shortly after the Great Fire of 1892. The fire destroyed a significant portion of the city.
Quidi Vidi neighbourhood. Some residences, storage shacks, and wharves, primarily made of wood.
Quidi Vidi neighbourhood. Some residences, storage shacks, and wharves, primarily made of wood.