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5 unusual facts about Fort William Henry


James Gabriel Montresor

He spent most of the remainder of the French and Indian War in and around Albany, where his activities included the design and construction of numerous military fortifications, including a new fort on the site previously occupied by Fort William Henry, named Fort George.

Last of the Redskins

During the French and Indian War in 1757, the family of Colonel Munro, daughters Alice and Cora and son Davy come from England to visit their father who is commanding Fort William Henry in the American colonies.

The battle of Fort William Henry is not shown and most of the characters in the film ride horses rather than moving by foot.

Magua

He also assists the French leader, the Marquis de Montcalm, in his attack on the fort.

Magua is the enemy of Colonel Munro, the commandant of Fort William Henry, and attempts on several occasions to abduct the colonel's daughters, Cora and Alice.


George Munro, 1st of Auchinbowie

His younger son George Monro became famous for his resolute but ultimately unsuccessful defence of Fort William Henry in 1757 during the Seven Years' War/French and Indian War and the subsequent massacre of his garrison at the hands of France’s American Indian allies which is portrayed in the film; The Last of the Mohicans.

New Harbor, Maine

It is the home of Pemaquid Lighthouse and Fort William Henry.


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