While thousands of men fight and die in large battles in colonial New York, all is quiet on the Acadian front, right? Not so! While no large-scale troop battles take place in Acadia during this time frame, it is by no means a peaceful place. Learn a little bit about Acadian, Mi'kmaq, and Maliseet guerilla warfare against the British. From heroic rescues to bloody raids, the story of Acadia is worth returning to.

Intro & Outro music - "Drums and Guns" by Village Volunteers Fife & Drum Corps

Episode 17 - Acadian Resistance 1755-1757

August, 1757. French and Indian forces at their full might come crashing down on Fort William Henry. A decisive and impressive French victory suddenly becomes marred by a post-siege catastrophe. Learn about the tragic fate of Fort William Henry and the chaotic nature of the French-native coalition forces.

Intro & Outro music - "Drums and Guns" by Village Volunteers Fife & Drum Corps

Episode 16 - The Siege & Massacre of Fort William Henry

I know, I know, we're a couple weeks late on this one... but enjoy some levity with this whimsical French and Indian War story. Maybe you've heard of it, maybe you haven't - but the battle we're covering today is quite a unique one!

Intro and outro music - Drums and Guns by Village Volunteers Drum & Fife Corps
Sound effect used: Bullfrog Concerto.wav by soloan -- https://freesound.org/s/188723/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

Special Episode - An April Fools Story in the French and Indian War

Most people who know a little about the French and Indian War have heard of the infamous Siege of Fort William Henry in the summer of 1757. But did you know about the "Siege" of Fort William Henry? Join us as we recount the fascinating tale of a French winter attack on the aforementioned fort and its questionable results. You'll also hear a bit about how French troops were equipped for cold-weather operations.

Intro & outro music - "Drums and Guns" by Village Volunteers Fife & Drum Corps

Episode 15 - The "Siege" of Fort William Henry, March 1757

Not to be confused with the second (or third) battle on snowshoes! Learn about Robert Rogers and his rangers - try saying that five times fast - and one of their engagements in the bitterly cold winter of 1756-1757. Rogers vs. de Langlade - a showdown for the century!

Intro & outro music - "Drums and Guns" by Village Volunteers Fife & Drum Corps 

Episode 14 - The First Battle on Snowshoes

1756 is a busy year - not only have battles both large and small been taking place in North America, but now also Europe. A complex re-alignment of European alliances leads to a tense, dangerous situation, where old and new rivalries clash. While Britain and France continue to duel, every other major European power soon gets involved - but it is Frederick the Great of Prussia whose actions really begin the "Seven Years' War".

We'll also cover the Battle of Minorca, the first Anglo-French battle in Europe. No longer will this war be contained to the American frontier!

Intro & outro music - "Drums and Guns" by Village Volunteers Fife & Drum Corps  

Episode 13 - The Diplomatic Revolution & War in Europe

French General Montcalm has arrived on the scene, and his first order of business is finally destroying that thorn in the side of New France - Fort Oswego on Lake Ontario. Join us as we discuss the largest battle thus far, and learn a bit about military logistics and siege warfare in the 18th century along the way.

Intro & outro music - "Drums and Guns" by Village Volunteers Fife & Drum Corps 

Episode 12 - The Battle of Fort Oswego

On our way to the Battle of Fort Oswego, we're taking a brief detour to talk about some of the  board/tabletop and video games we've played that are set in the period of the French and Indian War. We discuss each game's strengths, weaknesses, and how well they capture the spirit of the setting. Please share any additional games you've played and enjoyed in the comments!

Intro & outro music - "Drums and Guns" by Village Volunteers Fife & Drum Corps

Special Episode - Board and Video Games of the French and Indian War!

Learn about the British colonial response to the ongoing devastating Indian raids along the Pennsylvania frontier. Colonel John Armstrong, Sr will lead 300 men into the heart of hostile territory with the goal of eliminating the threat of the Delaware village of Kittanning. You'll see the Indians and the French aren't the only ones who can perform long-distance military strikes!

Intro & outro music - "Drums and Guns" by Village Volunteers Fife & Drum Corps

Episode 11 - The Battle of Kittanning

The bold, the brave, the bombastic... Charles-Michel de Langlade! You know him from his daring raid on Pickawillany in 1752 (at least, if you've listened to our Episode 2 ;) ), but you'll soon see why this man merits a deeper dive! Half French Canadian, half Ottawa, Langlade encompasses two worlds - both of which were at the heart of the French and Indian War.

Also, I'm trying to get better at attribution where needed for some of the sounds I use. As far as I know, these are the only two that required it.
Rowing2.wav by juskiddink -- https://freesound.org/s/101921/ -- License: Attribution 4.0
Door_Steps_1.aif by Micronin -- https://freesound.org/s/72533/ -- License: Attribution 4.0


Special Episode - Charles-Michel de Langlade

A podcast between two friends who love history and want to share our passion with the world. The French and Indian War is an often over-looked and undervalued time in our history. This podcast aims to dive into this war, including the time period it was fought in, the geopolitical consequences it had, and the effect it had on millions of lives.

Matthew Hohman

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