What the records say
- When
- May 1755 – Jul 1755
- Kind
- Battle
- Coordinates
- 39.83° N, 79.60° W
- Description
- 1755 military expedition during French and Indian War
Braddock Expedition
Military expedition during French and Indian War
The Braddock Expedition, also known as Braddock's Campaign or Braddock's Defeat, was a British military expedition which attempted to capture Fort Duquesne from the French in 1755 during the French and Indian War.
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