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Who was the general that took fort duquense 1758?
general edward braddock
Who was the general who took Fort Duquense?
general edward braddock
Who was the general that took Fort Duquesne in 1758?
No general took fort Duquesne, as in attacked and won. In September 1758 Major James Grant, acting as an advance force for General Forbs, with 800 men tried, resulting in casualties of almost half his men including his own capture. On November 25 1758 General John Forbs arrived at the site of the fort with about 6000 men, presumably to do battle, only to discover the French had retreated days before, destroying the fort before they left. General Forbs took possession of the site. Over 1759-1761 the smaller Fort Pitt was built as a replacement. The key factor in taking the site was the loss of the France's Indian allies, due to negotiations between the British and the Indians. Forbs was going to attack the fort next spring, but upon hearing about the French loss of allies he rushed to take the fort immediately, however upon hearing the same news the French decided to skedaddle.
Who was the General took Fort Duquesne in 1758?
No general took fort Duquesne, as in attacked and won. In September 1758 Major James Grant, acting as an advance force for General Forbs, with 800 men tried, resulting in casualties of almost half his men including his own capture. On November 25 1758 General John Forbs arrived at the site of the fort with about 6000 men, presumably to do battle, only to discover the French had retreated days before, destroying the fort before they left. General Forbs took possession of the site. Over 1759-1761 the smaller Fort Pitt was built as a replacement. The key factor in taking the site was the loss of the France's Indian allies, due to negotiations between the British and the Indians. Forbs was going to attack the fort next spring, but upon hearing about the French loss of allies he rushed to take the fort immediately, however upon hearing the same news the French decided to skedaddle.
Which event took place first General Braddok's defeat or attack on Fort Neccessity?
general braddoks defeat
What is the result of the battle at fort duguesens what rouite did the british take general wolf?
The Battle of Fort Duquesne, fought in 1758 during the French and Indian War, resulted in a decisive British victory, leading to the capture of the fort by British forces. The British, under General John Forbes, took the route along the Forbes Road, which was a strategic path that allowed them to bypass French defenses and ultimately seize control of the fort. This victory paved the way for British dominance in the Ohio Valley. General James Wolfe, known for his later victory at the Battle of Quebec, did not participate in this battle.
What forts on the Tennessee River were captured by Union General Grant?
General Ulysses S. Grant captured Fort Henry on the Tennessee River, then took Fort Donelson six days later
Who took control of Fort Sumter?
Fort Sumter was a Confederate victory. The Union held the fort for 34 straight hours while being fired at with cannons before surrendering. The Union general was Major Robert Anderson and the Confederate general was P.G.T. Beauregard.
What forces did Brigadier General US Grant have in his capture of Fort Henry?
General US Grant had 15,000 troops which were accompanied by seven gunboats when he took over Confederate Fort Henry on February 6, 1862.
Who built fort Henry?
Fort Henry in Tennessee was actually still under construction when US Grant took it in February of 1862. Construction of the fort was under the supervision of Confederate General Simon Buckner.
What was the fort Ethan Allen and Benedict Arnold took from the british?
no one really knows what he took from the fort
Which wayer way was the battle of duquesne and the battle of necessity fought to control?
The Battle of Fort Necessity, or the Battle of the Great Meadows took place on July 3, .... to gather as many supplies and paid volunteers as he could along the way. .... in disaster, and the French remained in control of Fort Duquesne until 1758.
