BATTLE OF THE PLAINS OF ABRAHAM

The two armies face each other

Positioning of the Troops The British Army

Following a successful landing at Anse-au-Foulon, Wolfe positioned himself on the Plains. In order to prevent an attack from Bougainville, he first sent men from the 58^th Regiment to occupy the farmhouses bordering the chemin Saint-Louis towards Sillery. Subsequently, he reconnoitred the terrain and positioned his men west of Buttes-à-Neveu, and formed his lines so as to occupy the entire Québec promontory. This is how he deployed his forces:

• the right (opposite the cliff):
  • 35^th Regiment
• the centre (the main line):
  • Louisbourg Grenadiers
  • 28^th Regiment
  • 43^rd Regiment
  • 47^th Regiment
  • 78^th Regiment
  • 58^th Regiment
• the left (positioned opposite the chemin Sainte-Foy):
  • 15^th Regiment
  • 2^nd Battalion 60^th Regiment
  • 3^rd Battalion 60^th Regiment
• the reserve (currently occupied by Des Érables Street):
  •  48^th Regiment
• the rear:
  • Light Infantry¹¹⁶

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