George Washington’s Defeat Before the American Revolution: The Battle of Fort Necessity

In July of 1754, Colonel George Washington was surrounded by French forces in the wild Ohio Country. The battle would alter the direction of the world, and the fate of a continent. Our guests this week are Historian David Preston and Brian Reedy of the NPS.

[@jwramp]

Drove by the Fort on the way home this afternoon and picked this to listen to. What a great choice - got a great rundown of things, and not just of the single battle. Loved the bigger picture view these guys presented

[@bradycrytzerofficial]

These guys are *the best*
Literally no one better! Be sure to check out our Jumonville Glen episode! It’s the prequel

[@jeremiahchamberlin4499]

I like how spend over half your time setting the context of the ‘event’ that you’re detailing, and then concluding with the wider implications of the ‘event’ in the nation’s, and the world’s history. Well done.

[@jeremiahchamberlin4499]

(Responding to your ‘Like’): I find it’s a great format: Follow an outline/bullet point with you announcing each point, interview two persons (1) the local interpreter, (2) the renowned expert, each contributing, respecting each other’s expertise and perspective, and, as I said above really, really placing the event in history. You’re doing such an excellent job of telling the story of what went on in particular places with particular people. I travel through Pennsylvania quite a bit, I’ll never look at it the same way again. You have a marvelous talent to put these presentations together.

[@darbyohara]

More interviews with David Preston please!
His book on battle of the monongahela is the most in-depth, vivid retelling of the story I’ve read or heard! Amazing book!

[@bradycrytzerofficial]

He is amazing!

[@Sailabear11]

Thanks to each of you for the excellent discussion that brings great insight to this very controversial time in our history. Bravo gentlemen! Well done. Merci beaucoup!

[@josephwalukonis9934]

Grear presentation.

[@bradycrytzerofficial]

Thank you Joseph!

[@MissRailfan]

Now as for me, I have some hometown area connections to the French and Indian war.
I grew up in Western New York where Sullivan's March happened in the next war. The first cannon was ever used at The Battle of Newtown during the American Revolution. But I've never heard of this park until about 10 years ago.
I live in Lycoming County PA at the moment. The farthest west boundary border of the colonies was just west of me in whats now Piatt Twp near Jersey Shore PA. The Fair Play Men declared independence from Great Britain the same as the men in Philly some 200 something miles east. Whats the chances.

[@drizzle952]

👍👍👍

[@here_we_go_again2571]

👍👍😊😊

[@NeTxGrl]

George Washington is my colonial crush.

[@johnmcnulty4425]

It makes me quite frustrated when I hear historians who should know better claim that the first breach of the Appalachian mountains was Daniel Boone's crossing of the Cumberland Gap in 1774. Washington's, then Braddock's, then Forbes' roads were the first!

[@bradycrytzerofficial]

Boone wasn’t even the first European American to cross the Cumberland Gap!

[@mns8732]

Gee whiz, Washington can tell a lie after all. Castles made of Sand