Maryland; stories of her people and of her history . GOVERNOR HORATIO SHARPE 71 MARYLAND Indian warfare. That was where the fatal troublearose. Even then matters would most likely have gone allright, if General Braddock had listened to the advice ofWashington and other brave Americans who were with him. They had foughtagainst Indians and knewtheir ways. But GeneralBraddock was an obstinateman. He thought that heknew best and would notlisten to Washington. This army was going totry to capture Fort Du-quesne. But GeneralBraddock seemed to thinkit did not matter how slowhe was in getting
Maryland; stories of her people and of her history . GOVERNOR HORATIO SHARPE 71 MARYLAND Indian warfare. That was where the fatal troublearose. Even then matters would most likely have gone allright, if General Braddock had listened to the advice ofWashington and other brave Americans who were with him. They had foughtagainst Indians and knewtheir ways. But GeneralBraddock was an obstinateman. He thought that heknew best and would notlisten to Washington. This army was going totry to capture Fort Du-quesne. But GeneralBraddock seemed to thinkit did not matter how slowhe was in getting army marched only twoor three miles a clay, andstopped to build a road asthey went along. And all this time Indian bandsswarmed into the western part of the colony. Theyburned the houses, and killed men, women and children. At length the English army came almost in sight of FortDuquesne. They were marching over mountains andthrough thick forests. Washington begged GeneralBraddock to send the American soldiers in advance. He. GENERAL BRADDCCK 72 INDIAN MASSACRES knew the forest would be full of Indians. He wanted tolead his own soldiers ahead to drive the Indians General Braddock said no. It was a hot day in July. The army marched along asif on parade. The flags were flying, the music was pla}^-ing. The bright red coatsof the British soldiers shonein the sunlight. Presentlythey entered a deep at once a shot rang outand a British soldier rifle shots sounded onall sides. The Indians wereattacking. The British soldiers wereall crowded together. Theyfired into the woods, butcould not see the Indians, hidden be-hind trees, and bushes,and rocks, had the soldiersbright red coats as targets. More than half of theBritish were killed, and General Braddock was mortallywounded. The American riflemen fought from behind trees androcks, in Indian fashion. Washington had two horseskilled under him, and four balls passed through his he was no
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