The Navy prevented reinforcements from strengthening Louisbourg and supported the assault with cutting-out operations and firepower. Wolfe's brigade got ashore first, while army and naval elements cooperated instead of frustrating one another. The attackers were working against time because French reinforcement or delay could erase their local advantage. The comparison with Rochefort shows that sea control mattered only when paired with an energetic landing and coordinated action ashore.
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Louisbourg shows combined operations working
Louisbourg provides the successful counterpart to Rochefort, with naval interdiction, cutting-out operations, and Wolfe's landing force cooperating under time pressure.