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Military art prints of the Battle of Quebec by leading military artists, published by Cranston Fine Arts, the military print company.

Unerring in his choice of men, Pitt had marked Wolfe in 1758, when, at the head of his mobile light infantry, he had done so much to bring about the surrender and fall of Louisbourg. when the young Colonel returned to England he was already a popular hero, but evading any public demonstration, he quietly rejoined his regiment at Salisbury. Soon he received his orders from Pitt. Quebec, the stronghold of the French in Canada - on which Wolfe had wished to dash after Louisbourg - must be captured, and with it America. In modest confidence Wolfe accepted his chance of glory in the words "A greater part than I wished or desired." The time had come when the incapacity of the British Generals could be no longer endured, and the people were delighted with Pitt's choice of a young leader, neither "rich in votes", nor "related to a Duke". Yet for appearance sake the new commander was allowed only local rank of Major-General. In February, 1759, Wolfe, under the convoy of Admiral Saunders, sailed from Spithead with stores and a small number of troops; it being designed that his land force should be drawn from the American garrisons. Eventually, only 8,500 men gathered at Louisbourg, but every man spick, span and fit, save Wolfe himself, ho, though he frequently said "spirit will carry a man through anything," was a martyr to ill-health. Immediately the St Lawrence was open to navigation the troops set sail, and after many feats of seamanship anchored off the island of Orleans. In front lay the six mile ridge to the east of Quebec, forming the camp of Montcalm, who had at least 16,000 men available for the defence of the city, which seemed impregnable on all sides. The early capture of Point Levis - an eminence opposite Quebec - enabled Wolfe to bombard the city, but after eight weeks of effort he was no nearer getting inside it. At length he decided to attempt one of the most audacious feats in the history of sieges. Discovering that just westward of the city there was a winding path from the shore up the precipitous cliffs, he determined to set his troops the apparently impossible task of reaching Quebec by this risky course. In the stillness of night, broken only by his own recital of Gray's "Elegy", Wolfe with his men was borne up the river. Twice they were challenged from the cliffs, and on each occasion a Highland officer replied in perfect French that they were friendly convoys of provisions. In the meantime Montcalm was distracted by the fear of a night attack on his camp to the east, so furious was the fire from the batteries and guns. After incredible physical feats Wolfe and his whole force of 4,300 men swarmed up the difficult ascent, and at six o'clock in the morning the astounded French saw their foes on the plains of Abraham. Montcalm hastened to the attack, and by ten o'clock was ready to give battle. Notwithstanding the impetuous advance of the French, firing rapidly as they came along, Wolfe's men obeyed his orders not to volley until at a distance of forty paces. The result was terrible. Through the rents in the French ranks the English charged with sword and bayonet, and the day was won, but in the hour of victory the heroic Wolfe was shot down. "See! They run!" shouted one of his officers. "Who run?" said Wolfe, and on being told, gasped "I now die in piece!" The capture of Quebec sealed the fate of the French in America, and Wolfe died, in the words of Pitt, "at the moment when his fame began". Text by William Maxwell 1902.

Battle of Quebec 13th September 1759 was Wolfe's final attempt to take the city. His army scaled the cliffs from Wolfe's cove and fought the French army which was larger than Wolfe's on the Plains of Abraham. During this battle General Wolfe was hit twice  and eventually mortally wounded when a bullet passed through his lungs. As he lay dying he heard someone shout "They run - see how they run" Wolfe gave his last order to cut of the enemies retreat and his last words being "Now God be praised. I will die in peace" 

The Battle of Quebec, 13th September 1759 by David Rowlands.

Captain W Macleods Company, 1st Battalion Royal Artillery. Battle of Quebec 13th September 1759 was Wolfs final attempt to take the city. His army scaled the cliffs from Wolfes cove and fought the French army which was larger than Wolfes on the Plains of Abraham. During this battle General Wolfe was hit twice and eventually mortally wounded when a bullet passed through his lungs. As he lay dying he heard someone shout They run - see how they run. Wolfe gave his last order to cut of the enemies retreat and his last words being Now God be praised. I will die in peace.

Signed special edition print. Image size 23 inches x 15 inches (58cm x 38cm). Price £50.00


Limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 23 inches x 15 inches (58cm x 38cm). Price £100.00


Signed open edition print. Image size 12 inches x 8 inches (31cm x 20cm). Price £20.00


Open edition print. Image size 12 inches x 8 inches (31cm x 20cm). Price £14.00


Limited edition of 200 giclee canvas prints. Image size 36 inches x 24 inches (91cm x 61cm). Price £500.00


Limited edition of 200 giclee canvas prints. Image size 30 inches x 20 inches (76cm x 51cm). Price £390.00


**Signed special edition print. (3 copies reduced to clear) Image size 23 inches x 15 inches (58cm x 38cm). Price £40.00

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During the Battle of Quebec, Montgomery personally led the march to the lower town, arriving att 6:00 a.m. Montgomery led the advance force through the sawn opening in the palasad. leading the troops toward to the large blockhouse down the road, encouraging the men by drawing his sword and shouting, Come on, my good soldiers, your General calls upon you to come on. When the Americans were close, the British forces in the blockhouse (a contingent of 30 Canadian militia and some seamen) opened fire with cannon, musket, and grapeshot. Montgomery was killed with grapeshot through the head and both thighs. Other officers killed in this hail of fire were Captains John Macpherson and Jacob Cheesman.

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The Battle of Quebec, 13th September 1759 by David Rowlands  Battle of Quebec 13th September 1759 was Wolfe's final attempt to take the city. His army scaled the cliffs from Wolfe's cove and fought the French army which was larger than Wolfe's on the Plains of Abraham. During this battle General Wolfe was hit twice  and eventually mortally wounded when a bullet passed through his lungs. As he lay dying he heard someone shout "They run - see how they run" Wolfe gave his last order to cut of the enemies retreat and his last words being "Now God be praised. I will die in peace"Captain W Macleod's Company, 1st Battalion Royal Artillery. By permission of David Rowlands.

Death of General Montgomery at Quebec by John Trumble

  Scaling the Heights of Abraham, Battle of Quebec by Harry Payne  The Black Watch and grenadiers climb the Heights of Abraham before the battle of Quebec

 

 

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