British General Braddock was, in 1755, early in the French and Indian War. He was leading a force of British Regulars and Colonial troops (including George Washington, Daniel Morgan and Daniel Boone) to attack the French at Fort Duquesne (today's Pittsburg, Pennsylvania) when he was ambushed by French and Indians who had learned of his approach and caught him at an advantageous place. He was shot through the body and lived for several days, jouncing over a rough forest road in a horsecart on the retreat, in agony, until he died. His last words were "We shall know better how to deal with them another time". He was buried in the road and the army marched over the spot to obliterate his grave, to prevent the Indians from digging up his corpse and scalping and mutilating it.
General Edward Braddock was fatally shot at an encounter with French soldiers and their Indian allies from Fort Duquesne during the French and Indian War in 1755. George Washington was serving as a volunteer and helped carry the General off the field.
General Edward Braddock lost the Battle of the Monongahela on July 9, 1755, during the French and Indian War. His forces were ambushed by a combined French and Native American force near present-day Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The defeat was significant, resulting in heavy casualties for the British and marking a turning point in the war. Braddock himself was mortally wounded in the battle.
About 500 of the 1,300 member British and Militia troops were killed including General Edward Braddock.
Colonel George Washington warned General Edward Braddock about the dangers of ambushes during their march to Fort Duquesne in 1755. Washington, having experience from earlier conflicts with Native American tribes, understood the tactics they employed and cautioned Braddock to be vigilant. However, Braddock largely ignored Washington's advice, leading to a disastrous defeat at the Battle of the Monongahela.
The Colonists, led by George Washington fought the British Army, led by General Cornwallis.
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General Edward Braddock was fatally shot at an encounter with French soldiers and their Indian allies from Fort Duquesne during the French and Indian War in 1755. George Washington was serving as a volunteer and helped carry the General off the field.
It was defeated at the Battle of the Monongahela on July 9, and the survivors retreated. The expedition takes its name from General Edward Braddock, who led the British forces and died in the effort.
Edward Braddock was leader of the colonies during the French and Indian War, also called the Seven Years War. He died during a battle in 1755. He never led a battle in the Revolutionary War.
General Edward Braddock lost the Battle of the Monongahela on July 9, 1755, during the French and Indian War. His forces were ambushed by a combined French and Native American force near present-day Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The defeat was significant, resulting in heavy casualties for the British and marking a turning point in the war. Braddock himself was mortally wounded in the battle.
About 500 of the 1,300 member British and Militia troops were killed including General Edward Braddock.
Colonel George Washington warned General Edward Braddock about the dangers of ambushes during their march to Fort Duquesne in 1755. Washington, having experience from earlier conflicts with Native American tribes, understood the tactics they employed and cautioned Braddock to be vigilant. However, Braddock largely ignored Washington's advice, leading to a disastrous defeat at the Battle of the Monongahela.
Braddock couldn't write or say anything; he died during the battle! *That was a trick question!
Major General Braddock
The Colonists, led by George Washington fought the British Army, led by General Cornwallis.
Edward Braddock was shot on July 9, 1755, during the Battle of the Monongahela, part of the French and Indian War. He led British forces against the French and their Native American allies but suffered a devastating defeat. Braddock was mortally wounded in the battle and died a few days later, on July 13, 1755.
General Braddock had 1,300 troops and militia at his command.