Who was General Edward Braddock?

General Edward Braddock (note: no image of Braddock prior to his death is known to exist) Major-General Edward Braddock arrived in Virginia in February 1755 to take command against the French in North America. His first objective was Fort Duquesne, deep in the wilderness at the Fork of the Ohio River, where the city of Pittsburgh stands today.

What was the significance of the Braddock disaster?

The Braddock Disaster. In 1755, Major General Edward Braddock was dispatched to command the British and colonial forces in North America. His major aim was to capture Fort Duquesne, the most important French position in the West. In June, Braddock's force, numbering 1,400 regulars and 450 colonials under George Washington,…
How many soldiers did Braddock have in 1755?
After Braddock landed in Virginia in February 1755, further recruiting among British citizens in the Colonies increased the strength of his two regiments to a total of 2,200 regulars. From Fort Cumberland, Maryland, on May 29, the leading elements of his command began the march toward Fort Duquesne. (See map.)
How long did it take Braddock to become a colonel?
Braddock had served in the British army since 1710, although he took 26 years just to reach the rank of captain. Eventually, in 1753, through the British army's "purchase system" that allowed officers to buy rank, Braddock was able to purchase a vacant colonelcy.

Edward Braddock. General Edward Braddock commanded British forces in the unsuccessful 1755 campaign to expel the French from the Ohio Valley near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

What was Braddock expected to do at Fort Duquesne?

Braddock was expected to eject the French forces building Fort Duquesne in the Ohio Valley. To accomplish his mission, Braddock had been given extraordinary powers as commander of British forces in North America.

Where did Braddock's orders for Newcastle come from?

In fact Newcastle had little to do with Braddock's orders; they came from the commander of the British army, Prince William Augustus, duke of Cumberland, the third son of George II.
What happened to Braddock after the Battle of Monongahela?
In disarray, Braddock's army retreated from the battle, their wounded general in the back of a wagon. The French victory over Braddock at the Battle of the Monongahela kept the Ohio Valley firmly in French hands for three more years and cemented the legacy of the general in American history as an example of British failure.