Episode 32
20:42

Battle of Long Sault

Published April 30, 2026

Adam Dollard des Ormeaux’s last stand at Long Sault became one of New France’s most enduring legends but the real battle was far messier. This week, I look at w...

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Adam Dollard des Ormeaux’s last stand at Long Sault became one of New France’s most enduring legends but the real battle was far messier. This week, I look at what actually happened at Long Sault, why the French lost so badly, and how a military disaster became a foundational myth.

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Episode Info
Episode
32
Duration
20:42
Published
April 30, 2026