The goal of this venture was later realized by an expedition under Forbes.
The goal of this venture was later realized by an expedition under Forbes. Some historians pin the blame on the namesake commander of this expedition, who utilized European-style fighting styles in the American wilderness. The namesake commander of this venture died of wounds during the retreat, and was buried near the site of an earlier battle where a colonial commander was defeated after causing an affair at the Jumonville Glen. This venture was ambushed by a smaller French, Canadian, and Native American force, and thus failed to capture Fort Dusquesne. Sent out after the defeat of George Washington at Fort Necessity, this expedition which ended in defeat at Monogahela was the first major engagement of the North American Theatre of the Seven Years' War. For 10 points, name this joint British and American 1755 colonial expedition into the Ohio Valley.
The goal of this venture was later realized by an expedition under Forbes.
{Braddock Expedition} [or {Braddock’s defeat}/{campaign}; accept Battle of {Monogahela} before mention; prompt on Battle of the {Wilderness}]