Crossroads of a Continent Podcast
This podcast explores the amazing history of Lake Champlain and the surrounding valley. The lake is the most historic body of fresh water in America, and is situated along the natural water highway consisting of the Richelieu River, Lake Champlain, Lake George, and the Hudson River. This water highway was known as "The Great Warpath," as many tribes and nations used this water route for trade and battle. The episodes will explore the names and places involved in the struggle for the continent on the front lines of Lake Champlain.
Crossroads of a Continent Podcast
Episode 8 - The French and Indian War pt. 1: The Battle of Lake George
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Tim Dusablon
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Season 1
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Episode 8
This is part one of a six part series covering the French and Indian War in the Champlain Valley. This episode delves into the Champlain Valley connections to the French players of the war in the Ohio Valley, whose actions were the proverbial spark to the conflict. We will also cover the Battle of Lake George in 1755 and the role it would play as the first major conflict in the Champlain Valley.