A Difficult Battle

 

Asha Singapogu

 Lesson 3

September 3, 2020

A Difficult Battle

            Even though it was a hot summer day in the Ohio river valley, it was still dark. General Edward Brandock lead the British army through the Forrest. Although he was well trained, he was not accustomed to the forest. Rather he was familiar with the smooth terrane of England. By his side was George Washington who was accustomed to the area and knew the ways of the people. Sadly the French and British argued about who the Ohio river valley belonged to. the native Americans allied with the French for trading reasons. The British army was marching to a fort to capture the French, they were confident that they would surprise the French. The British were tired eager, and hopeful. It was only ten miles to the fort when shots rang out all around and the French and native Americans sprung form behind the trees.

             General Brandock was killed. George Washington took over. Two horses were shout from under him. Amazingly Washington and his men escaped alive this was one of the many  difficult battles fought between the British and the French.