en français
In the beginning ...well, almost the beginning, James Rogers was commissioned as captain of one of the four new companies of Rangers. In April, James' and three other companies of Rangers, set sail for Halifax. Out of an invasion force of approximately 27,000 men (including sailors etc) the Rangers and Independent Provincial Companies (Militia) accounted for about 500 fighting men. Fortress Louisburg 1995 The year is 1758, and a second expedition is underway against Port Royal (Louisbourg). After a six week siege, the Fortress of Louisbourg surrenders. King George II hears wonderful things about the 'Rangers' and orders them to be included on the expedition to Quebec the following year.  at Fort Ticonderoga....in the heat of battle...  Now for some background:1755: James Rogers volunteers in the provincial corps (Militia) Increased hostilities/tensions at border areas.1756: War officially begins (7 Years War/French and Indian War) 1757: The British attempt to capture the fortress of Louisbourg and fail. James' was a Lieutenant at the time. 1758: The Ranger Corps is expanded and James is promoted to Captain. The Fortress of Louisbourg falls. 1759: The Rangers take part in the assault on Quebec.  Almost the whole group. After the battle, James assumes command of the remaining Rangers and returns to Boston with them. The Rangers are disbanded on November 30th. 1760: On March 19th, James is ordered to raise another company of
Rangers to join Robert at Crown Point. He participates in the 'Battle of Point
au Fer' and other operations along the Richelieu River before heading to
Montreal. Governor Vaudreuil surrenders Montreal(and all of New France) on the
8th of September, ending the war in North America. The Rangers are disbanded in
New York on November 11th.  James Company of Roger's Rangers - June 2000  Lt. Colonel Horst Dresler Quebec Historical Corps For more information contact: Lt. Colonel Horst Dresler In Canada contact: Sgt. Stephane Poirier piroum2003@yahoo.ca Copyright 2001-2008 ~ Updated 8.7.2008 A special thank you to Nancy Kennedy for translating our pages into French. Hosted by |