ICYMI: Conditions were against American forces facing the British at the Battle of Trois-Rivières
In August 1775, the American Continental Army invaded Canada to drive the British from Quebec. When an American force under Gen William Thompson met the British at what became known as the Battle of Trois-Rivières, or Three Rivers, in June 1776, he had the advantage of superior numbers. But conditions on the ground were against him.
There had been heavy rainfall through the spring and early summer, turning much of the area into a marsh. A local farmer, Antoine Gautier, deliberately led the Americans into swampy ground, delaying them by several hours. The force had been spotted crossing the Saint Lawrence River, ruining what was supposed to be a surprise attack. While the attackers struggled through mud and sometimes waist-deep water, British troops and ships under the governor, Sir Guy Carleton, moved to counter them. Continue reading…
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