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Compare and contrast french and indian war
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Compare and contrast french and indian war
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General Edward Braddock General Info General Edward Braddock was commander in chief of the British forces in North America during the actions at the start of the French and Indian war. Braddock was born in Perthshire, Scotland in January, 1695. His father was also named General Edward Braddock and his mother's name is unknown. Braddock was about sixty, a short, stout, bad-tempered martinet with little experience in action and none of the type of fighting that was in store for him. His rudeness and arrogance made a thoroughly bad impression on the colonials and were to contribute to a jaundiced view of the British officer class. In February 1755, the first British general to ever set foot in the colonies, Edward Braddock, arrived in Virginia. Edward Braddock, most famous for his disastrous mistake made during the French Indian War, led the British to a loss against the French. Accomplishments/Failures Before Braddock could reach major general in the British army he had to work his way up there. In 1710 when Braddock was 15, he joined the Coldstream Guards of Britain. Over the years he moved …show more content…
up through ranks and eventually reached the rank of lieutenant colonel. In 1774 he served under the Prince of Orange in Holland and after seven years in service and friendship to King George III, he became a major general in 1754. Then he met George Washington and worked with him to fight against the French and Indian forces in Ohio. Accomplishments/Failure The Braddock expedition, also called Braddock's defeat, was a failed expedition which attempted to capture the French Fort Duquesne.
In 1755, Braddock was dispatched to command the British and colonial forces in North America's first significant battle. With the major aim to capture Fort Duquesne at the forks of the Ohio River Valley, he commanded a force of 1,400 British regulars and 700 colonial militia. After crossing the Monongahela River on July 9, 1755, they were ambushed by 900 French, Canadians, and Native Americans. Braddock refused to allow his men to take cover and arranged them in the British traditional column formation. This allowed the French to easily ambush the British forces because they used the surrounding trees as cover. So, despite the fact that the British outnumbered the French, the French won. In all, the British lost 977 men and the French only lost
9. Importance to Event When the news of Braddock's defeat reached the regiments approaching Fort Oswego, morale sank. There were many desertions. The attack on Fort Niagara was delayed until the next year, and the troops reinforcing Oswego were left with the prospect of facing an invigorated and more-experienced French army. The loss at Fort Duquesne sent the British forces into a tailspin from which they did not quickly recover; a three-year period the British termed "the years of losing." Conclusion Braddock was also shot during the battle, leaving wounds in his arms and lungs. He died four days later at Great Meadows. His last words, according to tradition were, "We shall better know how to deal with them another time." The story of General Edward Braddock's defeat can be interpreted as a lack of cultural knowledge. Braddock's fighting style was suited to the plains of England and Europe, where columns of men in red jackets marching in a line towards the enemy was designed to create the image of an impenetrable force. In Europe, this strategy worked. However, the regions in which the French and Indian War took place were not plains; the battles of the war took place in mountains, forests, and fierce wildernesses.
As the Spanish advanced again to take Fort Frederica, Oglethorpe was waiting. Slowly moving through the swampy lands on St. Simons the Spanish headed toward Fort Frederica with high confidence. Posting a regiment of Foot Soldiers and Darien’s Independent Company of Highlanders in a wooded area overlooking the marsh where Spanish soldiers would have to cross, Oglethorpe returned to Ft. Frederica (Swinson 137). Oglethorpe then left to retrieve more soldiers. When he returned, the battle was over. The troops had stood off the Spanish until they ran out of ammunition and retreated. Even though he arrived after the fighting, Oglethorpe became the victor (Coleman
When it came to General Thomas Gage, he was the commander and chief of British forces in the new world. In 1774, he was known to be the most powerful man in North America.
In 1858, warriors from the Spokane, Palouse, and Coeur d’Alene tribes routed an expeditionary force commanded by Colonel Edward Steptoe. The running battle resulted in seven soldiers dead, two soldiers missing, two howitzer cannons buried, the complete loss of the pack train, and three interpreters killed. Colonel Steptoe and his command escaped in the middle of the night nearly out of ammunition and in desperate condition. The mounted infantry known as Dragoons rode through the next day covering approximately seventy miles to the relative safety of the Snake River.
The British chose to attack the Americans from the north by way of Isle aux Pois in the mouth of the Pearl River because this was the only only stable water they had found that ships could ride and anchor. When hearing that the british where coming this way, Lieutenant Thomas Ap Catesby Jones and his five gunboats went to try and Barackade the Rigolets trying to make sure they wouldn’t enter. His 185 men and 23 guns awaited the British. At 10:30 on December 14th 1814 three columns of British ships, 42 to 45, armed with 43 guns and 1,200 under the command of Captain Lockyer met the American blockade. Fierce fighting began and the British had finally captured the five American boats. Losses were 17 British and 6 Americans killed, 77 British and 35 Americans wounded. This gave Gerneral Andrew Jackson six days more to improve his defenses. The British at the very beginning of the war had demolished almost all of Jacksons sea power. Jackson only had the Carolina, Louisiana, and one gunboat left.
Operational leaders see how the individual components of an organization fit together and use those individuals work to make a larger outcome. When they focus on a problem, they think of what works best within the process and systems to make an impact on the situation. These types of leaders play a big part in making sure that things get done in an effective and functioning manner. According to the Army Doctrine ADP 6-0, the Army over time has strayed away from operational leaders and adapted Mission Command, which gives leaders the ability at the lowest level the capability to exercise disciplined initiative in an act of carrying out the larger mission . Mission Command is made up of the following six steps: Understanding, Visualize, Describe, Direct, Lead and Assess, in which a commander is responsible for. General Patton understood the intent of the Battle of the Bulge on different levels, he was able to form a mental image for the course of actions for the allies, enemies and lead his Army into combat while guiding his officers and soldiers to succeed in meeting his intent. The Battle of the Bulge is where General Patton gained one of his greatest military achievements by using his tactical leadership and logistical genius, which in return helped him turn around the main forces and forced the Germans to drive back in their final counter-offensive. General Patton strongly exercised Mission Command by understanding, visualizing, leading, and commanding what was known as the largest and bloodiest battle during World War II.
Nathanael Greene, although not afforded many victories in battles, was a masterful strategist, soldier and statesman. He was able to successfully employ militia, regular, light and mounted units during his command in the South. He built upon the reputation that he made for himself at the beginning of the war in Boston. It is because of this reputation and his ability to produce results that made him the second most important general in the continental army, next only to George Washington.
Clark, during the 1770’s, was helping Kentucky defend itself from Native Americans. At the time, Clark was transporting gunpowder to the frontier between the Americans and the British. The Native Americans, who lived in the Northwest, disliked the Americans in the Northwest and their claim on Kentucky and with the British backing, waged war with the Americans. Clark was now in charge of defending the settlements and was promoted to major. Clark then made plans in taking British held forts in the region and persuaded Governor Patrick Henry to support him in capturing the forts. Clark had won the support of Patrick Henry, was promoted to lieutenant colonel, and was given command of the mission (“George Clark” 1). With the command of the mission, Clark had lead 175 men who traveled to Fort Kaskaskia, Illinois in six days. The fort was almost defenseless and was easily taken with Clark’s force. Clark had sent Captain Leonard Helm to capture Fort Sackville, after learning that the fort was undefended from American spies. Leonard Helm had then captured the fort, but was taken back by Henry Hamilton shortly after. Henry Hamilton, the famous British “Hair Buyer”, used militia and Native Americans to take Fort Sackville. In the winter, Clark lead a force of 170 men ...
On October 1st, 2017 a buffoon named Stephen Craig Paddock perched himself on the 32nd floor of a hotel, directly above the country music festival in Las Vegas. He started shooting at the hundreds of people below him. The people were in bedlam. Leaving 58 dead and over 500 others injured.
Authorities have identified the suspected gunman in the Sunday night shooting as Stephen Paddock. Clark County Sheriff Joseph Lombardo said officers confronted Paddock on the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino across the street from the concert. Paddock is dead.
The 1700’s were a time for the pirates. All over the world, these thieves of the seven seas robbed cargo ships. Some of the major countries of the world often used their military to fight these pirates. Many pirates of this time earned reputations for being quite successful. It was Edward “Blackbeard” Teach who became one of the most successful pirates of all.
While it is the year 1928, James J. Braddock is at the peak of his career: he makes over $8,000 per fight. He isn’t considered a good boxer; he is one of the greats. After 5 years pass, James goes from making $8,000 a fight to $50, losing money. Money is tight and food is scarce in James’ household now. Claiming he isn’t hungry, James, being considerate of his daughter’s needs, gives her his dinner. But he shouldn’t fight without eating. James goes to his fight with an injured hand and an empty stomach. James loses the fight, and he isn’t given the $50 he was promised. After the fight is over, he is told that the fight was pathetic, and his boxing license is revoked. Much later, James’ manager gets him a fight against Griffin. James wins,
British colonists and French colonist in the new world struggle for supremacy was intense in the 1700s. In the 1750s, Conflicts between French and British colonist became more intense, when the French colonists expanded into the Ohio River valley, which was already claimed by the British Colonists. During 1754 and 1755, the French defeated the British colonists in the battle of Jumonville Glenwhich, which was fought on the Fort Duquesne. The British colonists eventually became scared because France had an advantage because of their success winning support from the indians, and the British military effort was hampered by lack of interest at home. In 1756, the Britain eventually declared war on the France. The war ended in 1763 with the Treaty
The Seven Years’ War (also known as the French and Indian War) was a crucial turning point in Canadian history. The Battle of the Plans of Abraham is a pivotal war fought during the Seven Year’s War. It is one of the most famous battles ever fought on Canadian land. The battle between France and Britain in the Conquest of Quebec and thus the conquest of Canada. It happened near the St. Lawrence River (Beauport) near Quebec, on Sep 13, 1759. British strategy in Canada during the French and Indian War was to capture the major French fortresses one by one. At the time of the battle, the only strongholds left for the French were in Quebec and Montreal. By late summer of 1759, Quebec, the major centre of French power in Canada was soon to be attacked by the British. Wolfe commanded the British, whereas Montcalm commanded the French. About 1300 men were killed during The Battle of the Plains of Abraham. Both Montcalm and Wolfe died during the battle.
Britain, emerging victorious, they took possession of the French territories in Canada and became the dominant colonial power in North America. The weapons used in this battle were flintlock smoothbore muskets, tomahawks, and bow & arrow.
On November 23, 1753, an officer of the Virginia Militia—Major George Washington—sent to give warning to Britain’s enemy, the French forces, on the Ohio river a warning as a precursor to the French & Indian War-— noted in his journal the confluence of the major rivers.