Braddock’s Defeat 2025

British Army

100

This is the commanding officer of the British Army 

Edward Braddock (General Braddock) 

200

This individual would be hailed as the “hero of the Monongahela” for his efforts to lead the army’s retreat. He would have 4 bullets go through is coat in the process. 

George Washington 

300

This officer was wounded in the chest toward the beginning of the battle and was responsible for overseeing the army’s food supply. 

John St. Clair 

400

This is the name given to the route the British Army took to get to the Monongahela. 

Braddock’s Road

500

This is the rough amount of British soldiers who fought at the Battle. 

^{1500 (13 or 1400 acceptable)} 

French and Native Allies

100

This is the commander of the French army at the battle. 

Captain Beajeau 

200

This is the rough amount of Native Nations present at the Battle of the Monongahela 

₂₆ 

300

This is the name of the Fort, the French were protecting from the British. 

Fort Duquesne 

400

This is the term for the “Canadian Militia” 

Milice 

500

This is the French commander who replaces the initial leader after his death. 

^{Captain Dumas} 

The Battle Begins

100

This is the name of the site that now sits where the Battle first begins 

Braddock’s Battlefield History Center 

200

This is the name of the River the battle was fought closest to. 

Monongahela 

300

This is the approximate time Braddock ordered his army to begin marching on the day of the battle. 

^{2 am}

400

This British commander was in charge of the grenadiers who first engaged the French at the start of the battle. 

Col. Thomas Gage 

500

This is the official military term used to describe the sides of an army’s position. Native Warriors would creep around the British Army at both of these. 

^flank(s) 

Defeat and Retreat

100

The battle lasted about this long 

3-4 hours 

200

Braddock would be wounded mounting this total number of horses he road during this battle.  

Five 

300

This percentage is indicates the number of Braddock’s officers killed or wounded at the battle. 

60% 

400

This is the official term used at BBHC to pay tribute to the French and Native efforts to win the battle. 

Beajeau’s victory 

500

This is the name of the site where Braddock’s army retreated to when the battle was over. 

^{Dunbar’s Camp}