Braddock Expedition
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The Braddock Expedition was the name given to the "expedition" led by Edward Braddock, during the French and Indian War. The expedition aimed to capture the French Fort Duquesne, in an attempt to expand the territory controlled by the English. It ended in disaster when a party of Native Americans, led by the Templar Haytham Kenway, ambushed and decimated the English formation, killing Braddock in the process.
Background
Prior to the Expedition, the French and English were discussing a possible truce. The Commander-in-chief of the British Army in the colonies, Edward Braddock, refused the offer, and planned an expedition to defeat the French once and for all. He claimed that the French would only temporarily abide by the peace treaty, breaking it whenever they had an advantage. He drew up plans to capture Fort Duquesne. A copy of these plans was stolen by the Templar Haytham Kenway, in preparation for his ambush on Braddock's army.
Braddock's Defeat
In July, 1755, Braddock began the march to the Fort, with near 2000 men, and lots of artillery. To try and maintain the element of surprise, Braddock marched his men through the thick forest, foolishly believing that no one would detect them there.
Haytham's party of Templars and natives arrived at a point very close to the marching force and prepared their ambush. Haytham stole the attire of a redcoat in an attempt to sneak up on Braddock. When he had Braddock at the end of his pistol barrel, the natives launched their attack, at the same time when a French scout sped his horse towards Braddock.
In the ensuing confusion, Braddock fled towards the river, and Washington killed Haytham's horse. Kaniehtí:io knocked Washington off his horse, giving Haytham the time to chase down and kill Braddock. A large part of the army was decimated during the battle.
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