Battles of the French and Indian War

Fort Necessity and the Battle of the Great Meadows

Jul 3, 1754

This battle was fought at the Forks of the Ohio River. The British leaders were Lieutenant Colonel George Washington and Captain James McKay. They led 393 men into battle. The French leader was Captain Louis Coulon de Villiers. He led 700 men to fight. The French won this battle.

Battle of the Monongahela

Jul 9, 1755

This was located in Braddock field in Pennsylvania. The British Leader was Major General Edward Braddock. He led 1,300 men to fight. The French leaders were Captain Lienard de Beaujeu and Captain Jean-Daniel Dumas

Battle of Lake George

Sep 8, 1755

This battle was fought at Lake George, New York. The British leader was Sir William Johnson. He led 1,500 men and 200 Mohawk Indians. The French leaders were Jean Erdman and Baron Dieskau. They led 1,500 men into battle. The British won

Siege of Fort William Henry

Aug 9, 1757

This was fought at Lake George, New York. The British lead was Lieutenant Colonel George Monro. He led 2,500 men into battle. The French leader, Marquis de Montcalm, led 8,000 men into battle. The French won this war.

Battle of Carillon

Jul 8, 1758

This was fought at Lake Champlain. The British leaders were Major General James Abercrombie and Brigadier General Lord George Howe. They led 15,000-16,000 men into battle. The French leaders were Major General Louis-Joseph de Montcalm and Chevalier de Levis. They led 3,600 men to fight. The French won.

Siege of Louisbourg

Jul 26, 1758

This was fought at the St. Lawrence River. The British leaders were Major General Jeffrey Amherst, Brigadier General James Wolfe, and Admiral Edward Boscawen. They brought 14,000 men, 12,000 sailors/marines, and 40 warships to battle. The French leader, Chevalier de Drucour, led 3,500 men, 3,500 sailors/marines, and 5 warships to battle. The British won this battle.

Battle of Fort Niagara

Jul 26, 1759

This was fought at the Mouth of the Niagara River. The British leaders were Brigadier General John Prideaux and Sir William Johnson. They brought 3,945 men to fight. The French leader, Captain Pierre Pouchot, led 486 into battle. The British won.

Battle of Quebec

Sep 13, 1759

This was fought at the St. Lawrence River. The British leader, Major General James Wolfe, led 4,400 engaged and 8,000 men around Quebec. The French leader was Marquis de Montcalm. He led 4,500 men engaged and 8,000 men around Quebec. The British won.