George Washington's First Battle At Fort Duquesne

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George Washington’s first battle was a learning experience. He was instructed by Lieutenant Governor Dinwiddie who told him to “act on the defensive” and “make Prisoners of or kill and destroy”. (mountvernon.org) He was taught British strategies and techniques, and experienced them first hand in his many battles. The British ended up surrendering to the French after many bloodshed, but little did they know that this war would spark a seven year war, known as the French and Indian War. George Washington also took part in another significant battle at Fort Duquesne. He was under the command of Major General Edward Braddock, who was marching across rough terrain with 2,100 British regulars and 500 colonial militia. The British were eventually

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