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	Since the region was within a drainage basin of the {{Wiki\|Mississippi River}}, the [[France\|French]] claimed the area, and proceeded a campaign to fortify the whole river, building several sites. This movement started a territory dispute with the colonies.<ref name="Database" />		Since the region was within a drainage basin of the {{Wiki\|Mississippi River}}, the [[France\|French]] claimed the area, and proceeded a campaign to fortify the whole river, building several sites. This movement started a territory dispute with the colonies.<ref name="Database" />

	[[Virginia (state)\|Virginians]], feeling threatened, attempted to build their own location on orders of [[George Washington]] on February 17, 1754, only to have it captured after an attack by French [[Canada\|Canadians]] on April 18 that year. The newly obtained site was renamed after the governor of {{Wiki\|New France}}, {{Wiki\|Marquis Duquesne}}, and built up further by the [[French Army]] to follow the model of another of their forts, {{Wiki\|Fort Frontenac}} in {{Wiki\|Ontario}}. However, the original reasoning for the location of the fort led to complications, as the region was low and swampy, surrounded by various highlands, which led to several disadvantages in a battle.<ref name="AC3">''Assassin's Creed III'' – {{Cite\|31 May 2023}}</ref>		[[Virginia (state)\|Virginians]], feeling threatened, attempted to build their own location on orders of [[George Washington]] on February 17, 1754, only to have it captured after an attack by French [[Canada\|Canadians]] on April 18 that year. The newly obtained site was renamed after the governor of {{Wiki\|New France}}, {{Wiki\|Michel-Ange Duquesne de Menneville\|Marquis Duquesne}}, and built up further by the [[French Army]] to follow the model of another of their forts, {{Wiki\|Fort Frontenac}} in {{Wiki\|Ontario}}. However, the original reasoning for the location of the fort led to complications, as the region was low and swampy, surrounded by various highlands, which led to several disadvantages in a battle.<ref name="AC3">''Assassin's Creed III'' – {{Cite\|31 May 2023}}</ref>

	The first attempt to reclaim the region was a planned expedition by Washington at the start of the [[French and Indian War]], which began with the building of {{Wiki\|Fort Necessity National Battlefield\|Fort Necessity}}. However, an attack by the French had that point captured as well, foiling the expedition. Later, General [[Edward Braddock]] planned another attack to claim the area, later to be known as the Braddock Expedition, despite warnings by Washington. Braddock's [[British Army\|soldiers]] gathered at [[Fort St-Mathieu]], and began a march toward the fort.<ref name="AC3" />		The first attempt to reclaim the region was a planned expedition by Washington at the start of the [[French and Indian War]], which began with the building of {{Wiki\|Fort Necessity National Battlefield\|Fort Necessity}}. However, an attack by the French had that point captured as well, foiling the expedition. Later, General [[Edward Braddock]] planned another attack to claim the area, later to be known as the Braddock Expedition, despite warnings by Washington. Braddock's [[British Army\|soldiers]] gathered at [[Fort St-Mathieu]], and began a march toward the fort.<ref name="AC3" />

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	The first attempt to reclaim the region was a planned expedition by Washington at the start of the [[French and Indian War]], which began with the building of {{Wiki\|Fort Necessity National Battlefield\|Fort Necessity}}. However, an attack by the French had that point captured as well, foiling the expedition. Later, General [[Edward Braddock]] planned another attack to claim the area, later to be known as the Braddock Expedition, despite warnings by Washington. Braddock's [[British Army\|soldiers]] gathered at [[Fort St-Mathieu]], and began a march toward the fort.<ref name="AC3" />		The first attempt to reclaim the region was a planned expedition by Washington at the start of the [[French and Indian War]], which began with the building of {{Wiki\|Fort Necessity National Battlefield\|Fort Necessity}}. However, an attack by the French had that point captured as well, foiling the expedition. Later, General [[Edward Braddock]] planned another attack to claim the area, later to be known as the Braddock Expedition, despite warnings by Washington. Braddock's [[British Army\|soldiers]] gathered at [[Fort St-Mathieu]], and began a march toward the fort.<ref name="AC3" />

	Midway, the lines were broken due to the assassination plot by Haytham Kenway, resulting in Braddock's death and a surrender by the troops to French ambushers. Several years later, in 1758, a small attack on the fort by {{Wiki\|James Grant}} resulted in heavy losses. A few months later, the {{Wiki\|Forbes Expedition}} led to the abandonment by French soldiers and the burning of the site.<ref name="AC3" />		Midway, the lines were broken due to the assassination plot by Haytham Kenway, resulting in Braddock's death and a surrender by the troops to French ambushers. Several years later, in 1758, a small attack on the fort by {{Wiki\|James Grant (British Army officer, born 1720)\|James Grant}} resulted in heavy losses. A few months later, the {{Wiki\|Forbes Expedition}} led to the abandonment by French soldiers and the burning of the site.<ref name="AC3" />

	With the war ended, the fort was rebuilt under a similar model and renamed Fort Pitt, which was occupied by British soldiers well into the [[American Revolutionary War]].<ref name="Database" /> However, it was eventually infiltrated by Ratonhnhaké:ton, and given to the [[Continental Army]] at an unknown time.<ref name="AC3" /> When the revolution ended, the area expanded to become the city of Pittsburgh, with a monument of the fort built into the ground of the downtown region where it once stood.<ref name="AC3" />		With the war ended, the fort was rebuilt under a similar model and renamed Fort Pitt, which was occupied by British soldiers well into the [[American Revolutionary War]].<ref name="Database" /> However, it was eventually infiltrated by Ratonhnhaké:ton, and given to the [[Continental Army]] at an unknown time.<ref name="AC3" /> When the revolution ended, the area expanded to become the city of Pittsburgh, with a monument of the fort built into the ground of the downtown region where it once stood.<ref name="AC3" />

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	[[Virginia (state)\|Virginians]], feeling threatened, attempted to build their own location on orders of [[George Washington]] on February 17, 1754, only to have it captured after an attack by French [[Canada\|Canadians]] on April 18 that year. The newly obtained site was renamed after the governor of {{Wiki\|New France}}, {{Wiki\|Marquis Duquesne}}, and built up further by the [[French Army]] to follow the model of another of their forts, {{Wiki\|Fort Frontenac}} in {{Wiki\|Ontario}}. However, the original reasoning for the location of the fort led to complications, as the region was low and swampy, surrounded by various highlands, which led to several disadvantages in a battle.<ref name="AC3">''Assassin's Creed III'' – {{Cite\|31 May 2023}}</ref>		[[Virginia (state)\|Virginians]], feeling threatened, attempted to build their own location on orders of [[George Washington]] on February 17, 1754, only to have it captured after an attack by French [[Canada\|Canadians]] on April 18 that year. The newly obtained site was renamed after the governor of {{Wiki\|New France}}, {{Wiki\|Marquis Duquesne}}, and built up further by the [[French Army]] to follow the model of another of their forts, {{Wiki\|Fort Frontenac}} in {{Wiki\|Ontario}}. However, the original reasoning for the location of the fort led to complications, as the region was low and swampy, surrounded by various highlands, which led to several disadvantages in a battle.<ref name="AC3">''Assassin's Creed III'' – {{Cite\|31 May 2023}}</ref>

	The first attempt to reclaim the region was a planned expedition by Washington at the start of the [[French and Indian War]], which began with the building of {{Wiki\|Fort Necessity}}. However, an attack by the French had that point captured as well, foiling the expedition. Later, General [[Edward Braddock]] planned another attack to claim the area, later to be known as the Braddock Expedition, despite warnings by Washington. Braddock's [[British Army\|soldiers]] gathered at [[Fort St-Mathieu]], and began a march toward the fort.<ref name="AC3" />		The first attempt to reclaim the region was a planned expedition by Washington at the start of the [[French and Indian War]], which began with the building of {{Wiki\|Fort Necessity National Battlefield\|Fort Necessity}}. However, an attack by the French had that point captured as well, foiling the expedition. Later, General [[Edward Braddock]] planned another attack to claim the area, later to be known as the Braddock Expedition, despite warnings by Washington. Braddock's [[British Army\|soldiers]] gathered at [[Fort St-Mathieu]], and began a march toward the fort.<ref name="AC3" />

	Midway, the lines were broken due to the assassination plot by Haytham Kenway, resulting in Braddock's death and a surrender by the troops to French ambushers. Several years later, in 1758, a small attack on the fort by {{Wiki\|James Grant}} resulted in heavy losses. A few months later, the {{Wiki\|Forbes Expedition}} led to the abandonment by French soldiers and the burning of the site.<ref name="AC3" />		Midway, the lines were broken due to the assassination plot by Haytham Kenway, resulting in Braddock's death and a surrender by the troops to French ambushers. Several years later, in 1758, a small attack on the fort by {{Wiki\|James Grant}} resulted in heavy losses. A few months later, the {{Wiki\|Forbes Expedition}} led to the abandonment by French soldiers and the burning of the site.<ref name="AC3" />

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	'''Fort Duquesne''' was a [[fort]]ified military location in the [[United States\|American]] frontier, at the junction of the {{Wiki\|Allegheny River\|Allegheny}} and {{Wiki\|Monongahela River\|Monongahela rivers}}, in [[Pennsylvania]]. Originally, it was known as '''Fort Du Quesne''', and later '''Fort Pitt''' following its capture by the [[United Kingdom\|British]], in 1758. Eventually, the site became the early stage for the city of {{Wiki\|Pittsburgh}}.		'''Fort Duquesne''' was a [[fort]]ified military location in the [[United States\|American]] frontier, at the junction of the {{Wiki\|Allegheny River\|Allegheny}} and {{Wiki\|Monongahela River\|Monongahela rivers}}, in [[Pennsylvania]]. Originally, it was known as '''Fort Du Quesne''', and later '''Fort Pitt''' following its capture by the [[United Kingdom\|British]], in 1758. Eventually, the site became the early stage for the city of {{Wiki\|Pittsburgh}}.

	In 1755, the [[American Rite of the Templar Order\|Colonial Templar]] [[Grand Master of the Templar Order\|Grand Master]] [[Haytham Kenway]] helped prevent a large scale [[United Kingdom\|British]] attack on the fort, known as the [[Braddock Expedition]], through the assassination of the attackers' leader, General [[Edward Braddock]]. Later, the [[Assassins\|Assassin]] [[Ratonhnhaké:ton]] infiltrated and liberated the fort for the [[Continental Army]].		In 1755, the [[American Rite of the Templar Order\|Colonial Templar]] [[Grand Master of the Templar Order\|Grand Master]] [[Haytham Kenway]] helped prevent a large scale [[United Kingdom\|British]] attack on the fort, known as the [[Braddock Expedition]], through the [[Battle of the Monongahela\|ambush]] and [[assassination]] of the attackers' leader, General [[Edward Braddock]]. Later, the [[Assassins\|Assassin]] [[Ratonhnhaké:ton]] infiltrated and liberated the fort for the [[Continental Army]].

	==History==		==History==

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	'''Fort Duquesne''' was a [[~~Fort\|fortified~~]] military location in the [[United States\|American]] frontier, at the junction of the {{Wiki\|Allegheny River\|Allegheny}} and {{Wiki\|Monongahela River\|Monongahela rivers}}, in [[Pennsylvania]]. Originally, it was known as '''Fort Du Quesne''', and later '''Fort Pitt''' following its capture by the [[United Kingdom\|British]], in 1758. Eventually, the site became the early stage for the city of {{Wiki\|Pittsburgh}}.		'''Fort Duquesne''' was a [[fort]]ified military location in the [[United States\|American]] frontier, at the junction of the {{Wiki\|Allegheny River\|Allegheny}} and {{Wiki\|Monongahela River\|Monongahela rivers}}, in [[Pennsylvania]]. Originally, it was known as '''Fort Du Quesne''', and later '''Fort Pitt''' following its capture by the [[United Kingdom\|British]], in 1758. Eventually, the site became the early stage for the city of {{Wiki\|Pittsburgh}}.

	In 1755, the [[American Rite of the Templar Order\|Colonial Templar]] [[Grand Master of the Templar Order\|Grand Master]] [[Haytham Kenway]] helped prevent a large scale [[United Kingdom\|British]] attack on the fort, known as the [[Braddock Expedition]], through the assassination of the attackers' leader, General [[Edward Braddock]]. Later, the [[Assassins\|Assassin]] [[Ratonhnhaké:ton]] infiltrated and liberated the fort for the [[Continental Army]].		In 1755, the [[American Rite of the Templar Order\|Colonial Templar]] [[Grand Master of the Templar Order\|Grand Master]] [[Haytham Kenway]] helped prevent a large scale [[United Kingdom\|British]] attack on the fort, known as the [[Braddock Expedition]], through the assassination of the attackers' leader, General [[Edward Braddock]]. Later, the [[Assassins\|Assassin]] [[Ratonhnhaké:ton]] infiltrated and liberated the fort for the [[Continental Army]].
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	Since the region was within a drainage basin of the {{Wiki\|Mississippi River}}, the [[France\|French]] claimed the area, and proceeded a campaign to fortify the whole river, building several sites. This movement started a territory dispute with the colonies.<ref name="Database" />		Since the region was within a drainage basin of the {{Wiki\|Mississippi River}}, the [[France\|French]] claimed the area, and proceeded a campaign to fortify the whole river, building several sites. This movement started a territory dispute with the colonies.<ref name="Database" />

	[[Virginia]]ns, feeling threatened, attempted to build their own location on orders of [[George Washington]] on February 17, 1754, only to have it captured after an attack by French [[Canada\|Canadians]] on April 18 that year. The newly obtained site was renamed after the governor of {{Wiki\|New France}}, {{Wiki\|Marquis Duquesne}}, and built up further by the [[French Army]] to follow the model of another of their forts, {{Wiki\|Fort Frontenac}} in {{Wiki\|Ontario}}. However, the original reasoning for the location of the fort led to complications, as the region was low and swampy, surrounded by various highlands, which led to several disadvantages in a battle.<ref name="~~Database~~" />		[[Virginia (state)\|Virginians]], feeling threatened, attempted to build their own location on orders of [[George Washington]] on February 17, 1754, only to have it captured after an attack by French [[Canada\|Canadians]] on April 18 that year. The newly obtained site was renamed after the governor of {{Wiki\|New France}}, {{Wiki\|Marquis Duquesne}}, and built up further by the [[French Army]] to follow the model of another of their forts, {{Wiki\|Fort Frontenac}} in {{Wiki\|Ontario}}. However, the original reasoning for the location of the fort led to complications, as the region was low and swampy, surrounded by various highlands, which led to several disadvantages in a battle.<ref name="AC3">''Assassin's Creed III'' – {{Cite\|31 May 2023}}</ref>

	The first attempt to reclaim the region was a planned expedition by Washington at the start of the [[French and Indian War]], which began with the building of {{Wiki\|Fort Necessity}}. However, an attack by the French had that point captured as well, foiling the expedition. Later, General [[Edward Braddock]] planned another attack to claim the area, later to be known as the Braddock Expedition, despite warnings by Washington. Braddock's [[British Army\|soldiers]] gathered at [[Fort St-Mathieu]], and began a march toward the fort.<ref name="~~Database~~" />		The first attempt to reclaim the region was a planned expedition by Washington at the start of the [[French and Indian War]], which began with the building of {{Wiki\|Fort Necessity}}. However, an attack by the French had that point captured as well, foiling the expedition. Later, General [[Edward Braddock]] planned another attack to claim the area, later to be known as the Braddock Expedition, despite warnings by Washington. Braddock's [[British Army\|soldiers]] gathered at [[Fort St-Mathieu]], and began a march toward the fort.<ref name="AC3" />

	Midway, the lines were broken due to the assassination plot by Haytham Kenway, resulting in Braddock's death and a surrender by the troops to French ambushers. Several years later, in 1758, a small attack on the fort by {{Wiki\|James Grant}} resulted in heavy losses. A few months later, the {{Wiki\|Forbes Expedition}} led to the abandonment by French soldiers and the burning of the site.<ref name="~~Database~~" />		Midway, the lines were broken due to the assassination plot by Haytham Kenway, resulting in Braddock's death and a surrender by the troops to French ambushers. Several years later, in 1758, a small attack on the fort by {{Wiki\|James Grant}} resulted in heavy losses. A few months later, the {{Wiki\|Forbes Expedition}} led to the abandonment by French soldiers and the burning of the site.<ref name="AC3" />

	With the war ended, the fort was rebuilt under a similar model and renamed Fort Pitt, which was occupied by British soldiers well into the [[American Revolutionary War]].<ref name="Database" /> However, it was eventually infiltrated by Ratonhnhaké:ton, and given to the [[Continental Army]] at an unknown time.<ref~~>''Assassin's Creed III''<~~/~~ref~~> When the revolution ended, the area expanded to become the city of Pittsburgh, with a monument of the fort built into the ground of the downtown region where it once stood.<ref name="~~Database~~" />		With the war ended, the fort was rebuilt under a similar model and renamed Fort Pitt, which was occupied by British soldiers well into the [[American Revolutionary War]].<ref name="Database" /> However, it was eventually infiltrated by Ratonhnhaké:ton, and given to the [[Continental Army]] at an unknown time.<ref name="AC3" /> When the revolution ended, the area expanded to become the city of Pittsburgh, with a monument of the fort built into the ground of the downtown region where it once stood.<ref name="AC3" />

	==Layout and armaments==		==Layout and armaments==
	Built on the marshlands of the three rivers, the fort varies in elevation, and is bordered by large hills and rock formations, in addition to massive trees and streams. There are two entrances, it's main gate to the eastern road and the secondary gate to the north, meant for supply trains and soldier patrols respectively. However, the abundance of trees meant several additional entrances from above. To watch for such attempts to force entry were seven watchtowers: three connected above the main gate, two guarding the secondary entrance, and two more watching the southern side of the fortress. Facing the main road were also three [[~~Cannon\|cannons~~]] and several soldiers.		Built on the marshlands of the three rivers, the fort varies in elevation, and is bordered by large hills and rock formations, in addition to massive trees and streams. There are two entrances, it's main gate to the eastern road and the secondary gate to the north, meant for supply trains and soldier patrols respectively. However, the abundance of trees meant several additional entrances from above. To watch for such attempts to force entry were seven watchtowers: three connected above the main gate, two guarding the secondary entrance, and two more watching the southern side of the fortress. Facing the main road were also three [[cannon]]s and several soldiers.<ref name="AC3" />

	Built exclusively from wood, the walls vary carefully in location, built to fit on the different surfaces and elevations, it gives a specifically geometric border to the site. There are also several additional wall formations scattered inside against hills to allow for better inner fortification and defense. Also scattered inside the main walls were three wooden lodges, as well as one large stone headquarters at the summit of the hill. A gunpowder reserve, small farm, and livestock area are all featured as well.		Built exclusively from wood, the walls vary carefully in location, built to fit on the different surfaces and elevations, it gives a specifically geometric border to the site. There are also several additional wall formations scattered inside against hills to allow for better inner fortification and defense. Also scattered inside the main walls were three wooden lodges, as well as one large stone headquarters at the summit of the hill. A gunpowder reserve, small farm, and livestock area are all featured as well.<ref name="AC3" />

	==Trivia==		==Trivia==
	*The fort is always referred to as ''Fort Duquesne'', even after it has been changed to Fort Pitt.		*The fort is always referred to as ''Fort Duquesne'', even after it has been changed to Fort Pitt.
	**In addition, the layout remains the same as it was during the French and Indian War.		**In addition, the layout remains the same as it was during the French and Indian War.
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	==Appearances==		==Appearances==
	*''[[Assassin's Creed III]]''		*''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'' {{1st}}
			*''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]'' {{C\|indirectly mentioned in Database entry only}}

	==References==		==References==

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	*The fort is always referred to as ''Fort Duquesne'', even after it has been changed to Fort Pitt.		*The fort is always referred to as ''Fort Duquesne'', even after it has been changed to Fort Pitt.
	**In addition, the layout remains the same as it was during the French and Indian War.		**In addition, the layout remains the same as it was during the French and Indian War.
	*The only French soldiers in the game are featured at this location if visited by Haytham.		*The only French soldiers in the game are featured at this location if visited by Haytham. However, their voicelines are exactly the same as the Continental Army's, given that their models are merely a color swap in some aspects. Also, luring any British patrols towards the Fort won't trigger any conflict between them and would band together to take down the player.
	*The layout of the in-game fort bears no resemblance to its real world counterpart.		*The layout of the in-game fort bears no resemblance to its real world counterpart.

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	\|rulers = [[Continental Army]]		\|rulers = [[Continental Army]]
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	==References==		==References==
	{{Reflist}}		{{Reflist}}{{DEFAULTSORT:Duquesne, Fort}}
	{{DEFAULTSORT:Duquesne, Fort}}
	[[Category:Forts]]		[[Category:Forts]]
	[[Category:Pennsylvania]]		[[Category:Pennsylvania]]
	[[Category:Landmarks in the Frontier]]		[[Category:Landmarks in the Frontier]]

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	Since the region was within a drainage basin of the {{Wiki\|Mississippi River}}, the [[France\|French]] claimed the area, and proceeded a campaign to fortify the whole river, building several sites. This movement started a territory dispute with the colonies.<ref name="Database" />		Since the region was within a drainage basin of the {{Wiki\|Mississippi River}}, the [[France\|French]] claimed the area, and proceeded a campaign to fortify the whole river, building several sites. This movement started a territory dispute with the colonies.<ref name="Database" />

	[[Virginia (state)\|Virginians]], feeling threatened, attempted to build their own location on orders of [[George Washington]] on February 17, 1754, only to have it captured after an attack by French [[Canada\|Canadians]] on April 18 that year. The newly obtained site was renamed after the governor of {{Wiki\|New France}}, {{Wiki\|Marquis Duquesne}}, and built up further by the [[French Army]] to follow the model of another of their forts, {{Wiki\|Fort Frontenac}} in {{Wiki\|Ontario}}. However, the original reasoning for the location of the fort led to complications, as the region was low and swampy, surrounded by various highlands, which led to several disadvantages in a battle.<ref name="AC3">''Assassin's Creed III'' – {{Cite\|31 May 2023}}</ref>		[[Virginia (state)\|Virginians]], feeling threatened, attempted to build their own location on orders of [[George Washington]] on February 17, 1754, only to have it captured after an attack by French [[Canada\|Canadians]] on April 18 that year. The newly obtained site was renamed after the governor of {{Wiki\|New France}}, {{Wiki\|Michel-Ange Duquesne de Menneville\|Marquis Duquesne}}, and built up further by the [[French Army]] to follow the model of another of their forts, {{Wiki\|Fort Frontenac}} in {{Wiki\|Ontario}}. However, the original reasoning for the location of the fort led to complications, as the region was low and swampy, surrounded by various highlands, which led to several disadvantages in a battle.<ref name="AC3">''Assassin's Creed III'' – {{Cite\|31 May 2023}}</ref>

	The first attempt to reclaim the region was a planned expedition by Washington at the start of the [[French and Indian War]], which began with the building of {{Wiki\|Fort Necessity National Battlefield\|Fort Necessity}}. However, an attack by the French had that point captured as well, foiling the expedition. Later, General [[Edward Braddock]] planned another attack to claim the area, later to be known as the Braddock Expedition, despite warnings by Washington. Braddock's [[British Army\|soldiers]] gathered at [[Fort St-Mathieu]], and began a march toward the fort.<ref name="AC3" />		The first attempt to reclaim the region was a planned expedition by Washington at the start of the [[French and Indian War]], which began with the building of {{Wiki\|Fort Necessity National Battlefield\|Fort Necessity}}. However, an attack by the French had that point captured as well, foiling the expedition. Later, General [[Edward Braddock]] planned another attack to claim the area, later to be known as the Braddock Expedition, despite warnings by Washington. Braddock's [[British Army\|soldiers]] gathered at [[Fort St-Mathieu]], and began a march toward the fort.<ref name="AC3" />

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	[[Virginia (state)\|Virginians]], feeling threatened, attempted to build their own location on orders of [[George Washington]] on February 17, 1754, only to have it captured after an attack by French [[Canada\|Canadians]] on April 18 that year. The newly obtained site was renamed after the governor of {{Wiki\|New France}}, {{Wiki\|Marquis Duquesne}}, and built up further by the [[French Army]] to follow the model of another of their forts, {{Wiki\|Fort Frontenac}} in {{Wiki\|Ontario}}. However, the original reasoning for the location of the fort led to complications, as the region was low and swampy, surrounded by various highlands, which led to several disadvantages in a battle.<ref name="AC3">''Assassin's Creed III'' – {{Cite\|31 May 2023}}</ref>		[[Virginia (state)\|Virginians]], feeling threatened, attempted to build their own location on orders of [[George Washington]] on February 17, 1754, only to have it captured after an attack by French [[Canada\|Canadians]] on April 18 that year. The newly obtained site was renamed after the governor of {{Wiki\|New France}}, {{Wiki\|Marquis Duquesne}}, and built up further by the [[French Army]] to follow the model of another of their forts, {{Wiki\|Fort Frontenac}} in {{Wiki\|Ontario}}. However, the original reasoning for the location of the fort led to complications, as the region was low and swampy, surrounded by various highlands, which led to several disadvantages in a battle.<ref name="AC3">''Assassin's Creed III'' – {{Cite\|31 May 2023}}</ref>

	The first attempt to reclaim the region was a planned expedition by Washington at the start of the [[French and Indian War]], which began with the building of {{Wiki\|Fort Necessity}}. However, an attack by the French had that point captured as well, foiling the expedition. Later, General [[Edward Braddock]] planned another attack to claim the area, later to be known as the Braddock Expedition, despite warnings by Washington. Braddock's [[British Army\|soldiers]] gathered at [[Fort St-Mathieu]], and began a march toward the fort.<ref name="AC3" />		The first attempt to reclaim the region was a planned expedition by Washington at the start of the [[French and Indian War]], which began with the building of {{Wiki\|Fort Necessity National Battlefield\|Fort Necessity}}. However, an attack by the French had that point captured as well, foiling the expedition. Later, General [[Edward Braddock]] planned another attack to claim the area, later to be known as the Braddock Expedition, despite warnings by Washington. Braddock's [[British Army\|soldiers]] gathered at [[Fort St-Mathieu]], and began a march toward the fort.<ref name="AC3" />

	Midway, the lines were broken due to the assassination plot by Haytham Kenway, resulting in Braddock's death and a surrender by the troops to French ambushers. Several years later, in 1758, a small attack on the fort by {{Wiki\|James Grant}} resulted in heavy losses. A few months later, the {{Wiki\|Forbes Expedition}} led to the abandonment by French soldiers and the burning of the site.<ref name="AC3" />		Midway, the lines were broken due to the assassination plot by Haytham Kenway, resulting in Braddock's death and a surrender by the troops to French ambushers. Several years later, in 1758, a small attack on the fort by {{Wiki\|James Grant}} resulted in heavy losses. A few months later, the {{Wiki\|Forbes Expedition}} led to the abandonment by French soldiers and the burning of the site.<ref name="AC3" />