Word: noix
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...sent their own reinforcements before 6,000 Continental regulars and militia finally arrived in Canada in May. The besiegers fled southward. Even after they had united with the fresh troops, a large contingent of the American forces was routed midway between Quebec and Montreal. After struggling to He aux Noix below St. John's, they began dying by the hundreds from smallpox and dysentery. Of that fine force, fewer than 3,000 men, now huddled at the foot of Champlain for the defense of Ticonderoga, are ready for combat. Late last week their command was changed again...
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