Braddock Expedition (1755)

Braddock Expedition (New France & Native Americans vs British America) took place in 1755 during Seven Years' War.

Battle facts

• Year: 1755
• Date: May 1755
• Era: Early Modern
• Conflict: Seven Years' War
• Side A: New France, Native Americans
• Side B: British America
• Commanders (A): Daniel Liénard de Beaujeu, Jean-Daniel Dumas, Charles de Langlade
• Commanders (B): Gen. Edward Braddock, Col. Peter Halkett, Capt. Robert Orme, Colonel George Washington, formerly of the Virginia Regiment, Capt. Thomas Gage
• Casualties: 30 killed 57 wounded (New France & Native Americans), 500+ killed (British America)
• Outcome: French and Indian victory
• Coordinates: 39.833°, -79.601°

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Sources

Wikipedia article on Braddock Expedition · Wikidata entry