The Battle of the Plains of Abraham took place on September 13th 1759 near Quebec, Canada. It was part of the seven years war and ended with the defeat of the French, who had to give up its territories in North America (modern day Canada). The commander of the British forces was General James Wolfe and on the French side it was Louis-Joseph, Marquis de Montcalm. Both officers lost their lives as result of the wounds sustained during the battle.
