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Where did edward braddock land his army in the french and Indian war?
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Who ambushed general edward braddocks army?
A combined French and (American) Indian force. Braddock's column wasn't really ambushed... the French and Indian force was moving to his position to oppose a river crossing, and Braddock's forces actually dealt the first blow.
Who was Edward braddock-?
he was a British general that lead an expidition against the french at fort dunquesne
Why was edward braddock appointed as commander of british army?
Bacon!
What army strategy did Washington warn Braddock about?
He told Braddock that the French would attack them from behind and warned him to watch all angles. Braddock then succeeded and won the battle.
When was Edward Montagu - Indian Army officer - born?
Edward Montagu - Indian Army officer - was born in 1755.
When did Edward Montagu - Indian Army officer - die?
Edward Montagu - Indian Army officer - died in 1799.
How did Braddock's defeat affect the British colony?
General Braddock gave Colonel Washington the order to remain four miles behind the British army. He took his army and marched on. Braddock was not expecting an ambush by the French army and their Indian allies. The French and Indians ambushed his army, destroyed a large part of it, and caused it to retreat. Colonel George Washington divided his army. He had part of his army hide in the trees on one side of the road and part of his army hide on the other side of the road. The retreating British Army passed through American lines. The French and Indians chased them. Then the Americans counter attacked. The surviving French ran back to their fort. The Indians disappeared. The French defeat destroyed the French and Indian alliance. As a result, the Pennsylvania Militia was able to destroy the Indian allies of the French. The Militia killed Chief Pontiac. France could no longer prevent the settlement of Ohio. Long before the final battle of that war had been fought in Quebec, the settlement of Ohio had begun. The American colonies figured they no longer needed the British. They could win a major battle when the British had lost it.
Who controlled after the French and Indian War?
An English Army captured the last French Army and when the French and Indian War ended. England controlled Canada.
Who gained control of Canada after the French and Indian war?
An English Army captured the last French Army and when the French and Indian War ended. England controlled Canada.
What was the significance of edward braddock?
There are several reasons Braddock was important. The fact that he lost the Battle of Monongahela is significant in that it propelled a young Virginian into a spotlight he would never leave: George Washington. It was Washington who took command after Braddock and his other officers were wounded or killed during this battle. Braddock also may be noted for showing the colonists how to organize an army. Working with Governor's from up and down the East Coast as well as Benjamin Franklin, Braddock assembled a substantially supplied fighting force for his march to Fort Duquesne, his goal was actually to capture Fort Niagara. Braddock set out with his troops from Fort Cumberland on May 29, 1755 using an Indian trail named for Delaware chief Nemacolin. While a a discern-able trail it was ill equipped for the five mile long army train that Braddock was forging through the wilderness. As such he essentially built a road to Pittsburgh. This same road, Braddocks Road, would be the beginnings of the National Road, the first federal highway project from the federal government. Many forget that because of the debt incurred by the British during the French and Indian war they imposed taxes on the colonist to recoup some of their investment. Stamp tax, Tea Tax, etc. This engagement was very much a precursor to the American Revolution. Colonialist spent six years becoming better soldiers during this time. For decades Braddock's defeat at Monongahela was attributed to an "ambush" and poor fighting strategy. History shows that the clash with the French was as much as a surprise to them as the British and colonists. It also appears the British were not so overwhelmed by the French and Indians fighting from the trees as it was the closeness of their surroundings. Perhaps had Braddock or Washington dispersed their troops in smaller units up into the trees and around behind the French the shear overwhelming number of soldiers would have been able to sustain the battle, drive the French back to Duquesne and give Braddock the quick victory he had promised. After Braddock's defeat and subsequent death three days later the British basically abandoned the western frontier for the time being to the French. Had Braddock won, moved on to Fort Niagara the US may well have included Canada today as well. But then...who knows?
What has the author Edward Dodwell written?
Edward Dodwell has written: 'Alphabetical list of the officers of the Indian Army' -- subject(s): Colonial forces, Directories, Great Britain, Great Britain. Army, India, India. Army
What actions do you think General Braddock could have taken to increase his army chances of defeating the French?
Alright well... Washington tried to tell Braddock that his *army's style of marching was not well suited to fighting in frontier country. Lined up in columns and rows, the troops made easy targets. And that the color of the army's clothing was bright red and dark blue. Plus while they were marching, they were out in the wide open.
