French indian war

The French & Indian War Key Battles Timeline

  • Battle of Fort Necessity

    Battle of Fort Necessity
    Location: Fayette County, Pennsylvania
    Interesting Facts: It is one of the earliest skirmishes of the French and Indian War, and it is the only battle in which George Washington ever surrendered.
    Winner: The French-Indians
  • Battle of the Monongahela

    Battle of the Monongahela
    Location: Braddock, Pennsylvania
    Interesting Facts: The British army was beaten by a smaller force of French and Indians. The French were led by Captain Daniel de Beaujeu and Captain Jean Dumas, who led after Captain Daniel de Beaujeu died.
    Winner: French-Indians
  • Battle of Lake George

    Battle of Lake George
    Location: Lake George, New York
    Interesting Facts: On one side were 1,500 French and Indian troops under the command of the Baron de Dieskau.
    The battle had three separate phases and ended in victory for the British and their allies.
    Winner: British - Iroquois
  • Battle of Carillon

    Battle of Carillon
    Location: Ticonderoga, New York
    Interesting Facts:
    2,000 British troops had been killed or wounded in this battle, including some 350 American troops from New England. French casualties totaled around 350, with an additional 200 killed or wounded.
    Winner: The French-Indians
  • Battle of Fort Niagara

    Battle of Fort Niagara
    Location: Youngstown, NY
    Interesting Facts: Deadliest and bloodiest battle ever fought. They both had similar causality counts, yet the British were able to win this battle.

    Winner: British - Iroquis
  • Battle of Quebec

    Battle of Quebec
    Location: Québec, Canada
    Interesting Facts: Last battle fought in the French-Indian War. The Battle of Quebec marked a turning point in the history of France and would become Canada.
    Winner: British - Iroquis