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Washington's First Defeat at Fort Necessity | Annapolis News
In a gripping look at George Washington’s early military missteps, this episode dives into his only surrender at Fort Necessity in 1754 — a pivotal, overlooked moment during the French and Indian War. After a deadly clash at Jumonville Glen, Washington hastily built a fort, only to be surrounded by French forces. Forced to admit fault and sign a humiliating treaty, his troops withdrew as the French burned the fort — a turning point now spotlighted in the new film “Young Washington.” The episode also traces Washington’s return to the region under General Braddock, where he helped evacuate…
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