Episode 2 of 2
Battle of the Monongahela
- When
- July 9, 1755
- Where
- Near Fort Duquesne
Braddock's force was ambushed and defeated by French and Native American troops near Fort Duquesne.
On July 9, 1755, the British column crossed the Monongahela River about 10 miles south of Fort Duquesne. They were immediately ambushed by a French and Indian force. The battle resulted in a devastating defeat, with Braddock killed and over 500 British troops lost.
Sources
- Edward Braddock Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-10
- Braddock Expedition Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
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