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| While the Chrysler family hid in their farmhouse cellar, a massive battle between British and American troops occurred outside in their fields. Though the British were outnumbered almost 10 to 1, the American force lacked the formal training of their opponents. The British lines held fast in the face of numerous American assaults, each time wheeling about and firing in textbook formation. After suffering significant losses, the Americans retreated to their boats awaiting them on the St. Lawrence hoping to save face by taking Montreal. They never achieved their goal. |
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