BPA S03E04: Fort Ligonier

WARTIME: A History Series

Jun 20, 201855:39Society & Culture

In 1758, British General John Forbes began his march on the French Fort Duquesne. Along the way he built several forts and posts, but none was more impressive than Fort Ligonier. On this episode our guests are Fort Ligon...

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