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Braddock, borough (1990 pop. 4,682), Allegheny co., W Pa., an industrial suburb of Pittsburgh, on the Monongahela River; settled 1742, inc. 1867. Once a steel-manufacturing center, the population has decreased with the decline of the industry. In 1755, Gen. Edward Braddock Braddock, Edward, 1695–1755, British general in the French and Indian War (see under French and Indian Wars ). Although he had seen little active campaigning before 1754, Braddock was reputed to have a good knowledge of European military tactics and was noted ..... Click the link for more information. was defeated there by French and Native American forces. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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I cannot even allow myself to describe the bloody defeat of General Braddock, near the sources of the Ohio River, in 1755. |
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