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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!
Is this true or false The French were aware that Braddock's army was approaching?
True. The French were aware of Braddock's army approaching due to intelligence from Native American allies and other scouts. This knowledge allowed them to prepare for the encounter, contributing to the defeat of Braddock's forces at the Battle of the Monongahela in 1755.
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.
What was the Strategies and tactics of general braddock to defeat the french?
General Edward Braddock's strategies and tactics during the French and Indian War focused on conventional European warfare, emphasizing a strong, disciplined army with traditional formations. He aimed to capture Fort Duquesne to assert British dominance in the Ohio Valley. However, Braddock underestimated the effectiveness of guerrilla tactics employed by Native American allies and French forces, leading to a disastrous ambush. His reliance on linear tactics in rugged terrain ultimately contributed to his defeat at the Battle of the Monongahela in 1755.
What happened when braddock marched on fort duquesne?
When General Edward Braddock marched on Fort Duquesne in 1755 during the French and Indian War, he aimed to capture the strategically important site from French forces. However, his army faced a surprise ambush by French and Native American forces near present-day Pittsburgh. The poorly coordinated British troops suffered significant casualties, and Braddock himself was mortally wounded. The defeat highlighted the challenges of British military tactics in North America and set the stage for further conflict in the region.
Who is Gen. Braddock?
General Edward Braddock was a British Army officer and commander during the early stages of the French and Indian War in North America. He is best known for his leadership of the disastrous expedition to capture Fort Duquesne in 1755, where he was ultimately defeated and mortally wounded. Braddock's campaign highlighted the challenges of traditional European military tactics in the North American wilderness. His legacy includes the lessons learned from his failure, which influenced future military strategies in the region.
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.
