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The fleet manoeuvre behind Wolfe's Quebec attack

The fleet carried Wolfe past the French defences and created the approach that led to the Plains of Abraham.

Question

Which British imperial victory stands out most strongly, and what role did the fleet play?

Short answer

Quebec, where the fleet moved Wolfe past the French positions before the battle on the Plains of Abraham.

Notes

Quebec stands out as a British operation in which naval movement created the decisive opening ashore. The fleet carried Wolfe's force past the French positions and let it approach from the rear. The troops then fought on the Plains of Abraham, where Wolfe was killed. The example links sea control and land battle within an imperial campaign.