Battle of Fort Duquesne
At a glance:
- Series: Magill’s Guide to Military History
- Categories: Military History
- Subcategories: Colonialism, Colonies, Settlements, Wars, Battles, Empires, Dynasties, Native Americans, American Indians, British Empire
- Curriculum: American Colonial History (1607-1775), British History, 18th Century European History, French History, American Indian History
- Geographical Location: Pennsylvania
- Date: 1754-1758
Article abstract: Type of action: Ground battle in the French and Indian War. Result: During the early and mid-eighteenth century, France and England struggled for control of the North American continent. This area was important for both sides for defense and trading purposes.
Britain and France were firmly planted in various areas of the continent and realized the importance of the area that later became the city of Pittsburgh. The struggle for this area led to the French and Indian War. A young George Washington, then a major in the Virginia militia,...
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