George Washington in the French & Indian War / Scott C. Patchan.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Patchan, Scott C., 1966- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

United States--History--French and Indian War, 1754-1763.

United States.

United States--Politics and government--1775-1783.

Canada--History--1755-1763.

Canada.

Washington, George, 1732-1799.

Washington, George.

Generals--United States.

Generals.

Physical Description:

204 pages : illustrations, maps ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

Charleston, SC : The History Press, 2024.

Summary:

When Washington set the world on fire ... George Washington has frequently been criticized for his first military campaign, which sparked the French and Indian War. This backwoods campaign between British and French colonials eventually grew into the Seven Years' War, a global conflict between these European empires. In 1754 Washington was an ambitious yet inexperienced young officer, eager to carry out his orders and mission on behalf of Virginia and the British king. While his campaign failed to meet its objectives, Washington experienced his first taste of military command, dealing with situations that ultimately proved beyond his control, and learned lessons that made him into the man who led the Continental Army to victory in the Revolutionary War. Historian Scott Patchan delves deep into Washington's correspondence to tell the story of his training as an officer. -- Amazon.com.

Contents:

"Especial Trust & Confidence": Messenger for the Govenor

"I Have the Affairs of the Ohio Much at Heart": Lieutenant Governor Dinwiddie Prepares for War

"Destined to Monongahela": Washington's March to the Ohio Country

"I Heard the Bullets Whistle": The Battle of Jumonville Glen

"My Best Endeavors Shall Not Be Wanting": The Challenges of Command

"My Heart Aches, and I Send the French Tomorrow to Avenge": French Retaliation

"A Lamentable Affair": The Battle of Fort Necessity

"More Empty than the Commission Itself": Washington Resigns

"To Attain a Small Degree of Knowledge on the Military Art": General Braddock's Campaign

"It Would Reflect Dishonor Upon Me to Refuse It": Washington Takes Command

"The Happy Issue He Has Brought Our Affairs": Forbes's Campaign for Fort Duquesne.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 185-204).

ISBN:

9781467149754

1467149756

OCLC:

1394890851

Publisher Number:

90100103413