14 Sept 1758 Jahr - Battle of Fort Duquesne

Beschreibung:

A battle in the French and Indian War in which 750 British men led by Major James Grant attacked French Fort Duquesne in modern-day Pittsburgh, PA. Grant attempted a diversion and ambush strategy, but both parties were caught by French and Indian men. The Indians were well-adapted to fighting in the forest, using the trees as cover from British bullets. Grant and Major Andrew Lewis were both captured, leading the rest of the British to retreat. However, the French knew that a much larger attack was coming, so they remained in the fort until November 26, when they burned it down.

Casualties:
104 British killed
220 British wounded
18 British captured
8 French/Native Americans killed
8 French/Native Americans wounded

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