Invasion of Quebec: Benedict Arnold’s Death March | US History | Extra History | Part 2

Major General Guy Carleton, governor of Quebec, knew an invasion was imminent, given the history of colonial attempts to capture French Quebec. With limited resources and uncertain loyalty from the local population, Carleton relied on defensive strategies and hoped the Quebec Act of 1774 would secure French-Canadian support.

And as the Continental Army laid siege to Fort St. John, led by the experienced yet reluctant rebel General Richard Montgomery. Benedict Arnold embarked on a perilous overland march through the Maine wilderness. Facing sabotage, harsh conditions, and starvation Arnold and his men reached Quebec, but they were too late. The city was now fortified and ready for a fierce defense.

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[danf]

5:40 The possibly first ever military contractor for America made a substandard product that wasn't built to spec? Truly war never changes.

[JohnPlaceman-xwxv]

"Benedict Arnold, never heard of him. Ouch"

[songlog]

As a Quebecer it’s fun to see you talking about my home! Bonne journée!

[LumityFan]

He was a captain under general montgomery until he caught a bullet in the neck in Quebec 5:29

[awesomehpt]

Did anyone bite off their own fingers due to frostbite? Just like Werner Herzog in Jack Reacher

[stevecooper]

Benedict Arnold was incredible at getting any part of his army at all to cross the mountains of Maine to the St. Lawrence. What a story to tell! (And it seems Werner Hertzog did)

[MustardAndFries]

Never had really considered that the native tribes in America were appealed to because of how sparsely populated the regions where conflict occurred were. I know that the country constantly had frontiers but it can be hard to envision that and strategic recruitment of natives just helps show that historically.

[bingfrench]

If you ever want to experience this, how treacherous this trail was, may I suggest taking route 201 from Fort western in Augusta, ME to the border near Jackman. 2 hours long but has some amazing views.

[jeremy]

Well, look at it this way, Benedict. At least you avoided Hannibal's marsh-crossing issue of losing an eye 😏

[danielsantiagourtado]

The art and narration are second to none guys! Bravo! 👏👏👏👏👏

[olivierdomingue]

There is a small river in St-Georges city in Quebec named after this, it is named rivière Famine (Starvation river).

[bfcalixis]

It's so cool that this series came out right when I'm visiting Québec and the Plains of Abraham Museum is hosting a new exhibition about the 1775 siege.

[BadWolfAndTimelords]

As a film studies graduate and a history lover, I am LIVING for these references. XD

[jokodihaynes]

"But the thing about betrayal is that it never comes from your enemies" -Lawkeeper Equity Mlp Ace Attorney EOJ

[patsfreak]

It’s worth noting that the mountain range along the border of Maine and Quebec is simply and forebodingly known simple as “The Boundary Mountains”. Ol Bennie managed to walk over those

[Game_Hero]

Still pleasantly surprised by the info that was added, like the clergy's role in all this and the Quebec Act (which pissed off even more the americans who now couldn't expand west even more). Also, if you care about prononciation, it's prononced "Kay-beck".

[danielsantiagourtado]

Hey EH! Huge fan of you guys! Thanks For this amazing new series!! Love to learn with You 😊😊😊😊

[Onora]

One of the best channels on youtube. Period.

[Kalamir]

As a French Quebecois Canadian, I can say after being abandon by the French in the previous war against Brittain. Whit Brittain sending more troups to Quebec then Quebec had population... It was a one sided fight that we lost. Quebec had no moral to rebel. On the flip side, to try to win us Over after that expensive war, we where barely taxed, that burden being left you to the 13 Colonies & I am sure you guys know what happened next..

[vittoriolepporio]

I had a family member who helped defend Quebec from the American invasion. Ironic considering when he was a kid his father fought the British