Fort Duquesne was captured by the British during the French and Indian War in 1758. The pivotal moment came with the British-led Forbes Expedition, which successfully laid siege to the fort, forcing the French defenders to abandon it. The British then rebuilt the fort and renamed it Fort Pitt, marking a significant turning point in the conflict in favor of the British. The capture was facilitated by a combination of strategic planning, troop movements, and the weakening of French forces in the region.
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