But Kilroy wasn’t. It was quite an impressive feeling standing in front of the French center at the Heights of Carillon. What remains of that hastily built line is basically a bunch of earth walls. The line was beefed up post-battle in 1758 and reused by the British in 1759. Additionally, it was used again during the American Revolutionary War in 1776-7 although the American forces abandoned the fort as they realized they were being surrounded.
This was the center and apex of the French line. Montcalm was likely right behind this wall managing the defense as the British army was charging against the timber walls. As each of the regiments only defended approx. 100 yards (or a bit less in meters), we might even see the positions of three or more French regiments from this central spot.
Image above is from the Carillon Battlefield Walking Trail Guide.
The Highlanders attacked a bit down from this location (on the French right), but it was just a stone throws away from this location. That is saved for another post…
