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Battle of Long Sault

· 21 min · Episode 32

Episode Battle of Long Sault

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Adam Dollard des Ormeaux’s last stand at Long Sault became one of New France’s most enduring legends but the real battle was far messier. This week, I look at what actually happened at Long Sault, why the French lost so badly, and how a military disaster became a foundational myth.

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