what time did the battle of the plains of abraham start
Battle of the Plains of Abraham As French troops arrived from Beauport, Montcalm, one of few mounted men on the field, decided that a swift assault was the only way to dislodge the British from their position. Accordingly, he deployed the forces immediately available in and near Quebec City and prepared an immediate attack, without waiting for further reinforcements from the Beauport shore. He arrayed his approximately 3,500 soldiers into place, his best regulars three deep, others six deep and his poorest regiment in column. At approximately 10Â a.m., Montcalm, riding his dark horse and waving his sword to encourage his men,[45] ordered a general advance on the British line.