frontal assault on a fortified French position, without the benefit of artillery support. More than two thousand men were killed or wounded. Eventually his force panicked and fled, and he retreated to his fortified camp south of Lake George. This disaster caused in September 1758 Abercrombie's recall to Great Britain and his replacement by General Jeffery Amherst. Despite his failure, he was promoted to lieutenant general in 1759, and general in 1772. See also James Abercrombie (Bunker Hill) References External links Members of the Parliament of Great Britain for Scottish constituencies British Army generals British Army personnel of the War of the Austrian Succession British Army personnel of the French and Indian War 1706 births 1781 deaths People from Banffshire Royal Scots officers Scottish generals Scottish soldiers 44th Regiment of Foot officers