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(1744–48), American phase of the War of the Austrian Succession, third and inconclusive struggle between France and Great Britain for tht land of North American continent.
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Washington defeats the French in a surprise attack. His troops retreat to Great Meadows and build Fort Necessity.
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It was a very important for,(thats why it's called fort necessity) the French take it over because it was so important.
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The English lose 914 out of about 1300, French lose 44, English war plans captured. Big loss for the English.
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British General Braddock's forces are defeated near Fort Duquesne in Pennsylvania, leaving the backwoods of British territory undefended.
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Dieskau captured leading frontal assault.General William Johnson's assault on Canada halted.
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Montcalm with 6,200 regulars and 1,800 Indians Attack 2,500 under Lt. Col. Monro at Fort William Henry, the fort surrenders, about 200 English massacred by Indians after leaving the fort.
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Major Gen. Abercromby, 6,000 regulars, and 9,000 colonials attack Montcalm with 3,600 in a frontal assault, English army routed in counter-attack. English lose 1,944, French lose 377
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The French surrender this fort on Lake Ontario, effectively destroying their ability to communicate with their troops in the Ohio Valley.
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Wolfe launches attack to surprise Moncalm from the rear 1,700 troops climb 175 foot cliff and secure way to the Plains of Abraham. 4,250 English troops arrive on plain. Montcalm underestimates British strength and attacks-which is stopped dead by hidden men and artillery. French lose 500 Killed. Montcalm wounded and dies on Sept 14. Wolfe killed in battle.Townsend becomes British commander and continues siege.
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England will retain Canada and all French land east of the Mississippi (except New Orleans, going to the Spanish) except islands of Saint Pierre ( for drying cod from the Great Banks ) and Miquelon off Newfoundland. Britain gained control of Florida. Spain regained Florida after the American Revolution.
