Edward Braddock was a British general during the French and Indian War who led an expedition to capture Fort Duquesne in the Ohio Valley in 1755. His forces, numbering around 1,400 men, encountered a smaller French and Native American force near the fort. Braddock's troops were ambushed, and despite his attempts to maintain order, they suffered heavy casualties, leading to a disastrous defeat and Braddock being mortally wounded. He died shortly after the battle, and his defeat highlighted the challenges faced by British forces in North America.
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