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When did Battle of Braddock Down happen?

Battle of Braddock Down happened on 1643-01-19.


Who warned General Braddock about the danger of ambushes on the way to battle?

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.


How did General Edward Braddock die?

General Edward Braddock suffered a crushing defeat at the Battle of the Wilderness (Battle of Monongahela) in July 1755. Braddock was mortally wounded in the battle by a shot through the chest. Braddock was borne off the field and died on 13 July 1755, four days after the battle. He was buried just west of Great Meadows, where the remnants of the column halted on its retreat to reorganise. Braddock was buried in the middle of the road and wagons were rolled over top of the grave site to prevent his body from being discovered and desecrated. George Washington presided at the burial service, as the chaplain had been severely wounded. In 1804, human remains believed to be Braddock's were found buried in the roadway about 1.5 miles (2.4 km) west of Great Meadows by a crew of road workers. The remains were exhumed and reburied. A marble monument was erected over the new grave site in 1913 by the Coldstream Guards. The grave site is considered to be British territory.


What didbraddock write about Washington after the battle was over?

After the battle, Braddock expressed admiration for George Washington's leadership and capabilities. He recognized Washington's bravery and strategic insight during the conflict, which stood out amid the chaos of the battle. Braddock also acknowledged Washington's potential as a military leader, which would later contribute to Washington's rising prominence in American history. Overall, Braddock's reflections highlighted Washington's significant role in the early stages of the French and Indian War.


General Edward Braddock was fatally shot in battle?

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.