1873. 31p. by WTM

The Fall of Oswego occurred on August 14, 1756, when French forces, led by Marquis de Montcalm, captured the British garrison commanded by Lieutenant Colonel James Francis Mercer after a prolonged siege. Colonel Mercer was killed during the attack, marking a significant loss for the British in the French and Indian War. This defeat not only impacted military strategy and morale but also prompted the British government to intensify their military efforts in North America.