British General Edward Braddock launches an invasion into the Ohio Country in Summer of 1755.  His aide George Washington is with him every step of the way.  Despite a force of 2,100 English. He only is able to find 8 Mingo-Iroquois to join him.  A lack of scouts will prove to be his doom.

Sources:

THE WAR THAT MADE AMERICA BY FRED ANDERSON

GUYASUTA AND THE FALL OF INDIAN AMERICA BY BRADY J. CRYTZER

BRADDOCK'S DEFEAT BY DAVID L. PRESTON

THE JOURNAL OF MAJOR GEORGE WASHINGTON BY GEORGE WASHINGTON

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