# Battle of Long Sault

An episode of [Maple History: A Canadian History Podcast](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1796716482), 30 Apr 2026, 21 min.

Audio: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6710134f1aff5e41d7eaa6a8/e/69f27932eaa0279b7c7c5bfa/media.mp3

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. The Children of Aateantsic: A History of the Huron People to 1660 by Bruce Trigger Natives and Newcomers: Canada's Heroic Age Reconsidered by Bruce Trigger Dispersed But Not Destroyed by Kathryn Magee Labelle Get extra content on Patreon or Substack Follow me on TikTok @MapleHistoryPod Follow me on BlueSky @MapleHistoryPod.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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