Louisbourg

/ ˈluːɪsˌbɜːɡ /

noun

a fortress in Canada, in Nova Scotia on SE Cape Breton Island: founded in 1713 by the French and strongly fortified (1720–40); captured by the British (1758) and demolished; reconstructed as a historic site

Loudoun abandoned the scene and went gallantly sailing with the fleet against Louisbourg.

He distinguished himself in both the naval expeditions against Louisbourg, in 1745 and in 1758.

Sir Peter Warren, commanded in 1745 all the naval forces that took part in the reduction of Louisbourg.

Louisbourg, Cape Breton Island, siege and defense of, 364-365.

Perhaps some of them had fought at Culloden; certainly all fought at Louisbourg and Quebec.

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