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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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