The French and Indian War (part 4).

Lake George. Photo: Daderot.

Albany Institute of History and Art, New York, USA. 

It sure was quite a view, to stare at the Lake George, on that summer evening, with all its warm shades. Across the mirror of the surface, a myriad of canoes, with thousands of Red Skins, dressed and painted for war. Next, to fill the scene, hundreds of sailing or rowing boats slowly plowed through. They were the regular forces and militians of New France. All they came for a date which would end in drama: the assault of Fort William Henry, over the south coast of the lake.

The French and Indian War (part 3).

Physical Map of the World. Source: CIA, 2004.

Geopolitics at the present, is a very complex matter, without any doubt. Sometimes, the international equilibrium may seem more and more fragile. Nonetheless, this troubled present, for sure is the result of centuries of learning. Among several factors, diplomacy has played one of the most important role, along history. To find good allies in the right moment, often has been the difference between a victory, or annihilation. There have been many reasons for establishing alliances… from economics, to family ties; even for revenge! One thing is clear: not always it was for noble causes, sometimes very dark alliances have occurred.