History of edward braddock

Army general from Great Britain (–)

Edward Braddock (January – 13 July ) was a British officer and commander-in-chief for the Thirteen Colonies during the start of the French and Indian War (–), the North American front of what is known in Europe and Canada as the Seven Years' War (–).

He is remembered for his command of a disastrous expedition against the French-occupied Ohio River Valley in which led to his death.

History of edward braddock

Early career

Born in as the son of Major-General Edward Braddock of the Coldstream Guards and his wife,^[1] Braddock followed his father into the British army. At the age of 15, he was appointed ensign in his father's regiment on 11 October He was promoted to lieutenant of the grenadier company in On 26 May he fought a duel in Hyde Park, Hisenburg with a Colonel Waller.

Braddock was promoted to captain in , at the age of He made major in , and was promoted lieutenant-colonel of the regiment on 21 November

He participated in the Sie