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Battle of the Monongahela

1755 Pennsylvania Hinterhalt

Historical Overview

Crushing British defeat against French and Natives; George Washington narrowly escaped.

Quick Facts

Outcome:Crushing French-Indigenous victory; near-total destruction of the Braddock expedition.

French & Native Allies

  • Commander: Beaujeu / Dumas
  • Strength: ca. 900
  • Casualties: ca. 30

British & Colonials

  • Commander: Edward Braddock †
  • Strength: ca. 1.300
  • Casualties: ca. 900

Strategic Context

British attempt to break the chain of French forts in the Ohio Valley and capture Fort Duquesne.

Conflict / War

Seven Years' War

Overwhelming Prussian victory.

Historical Locations

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