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'''Forbes Road (1758)''' - A military road established in 1758 under the Direction of British Brigadier General [[John Forbes]] during the [[French & Indian War]]. The road connected [[Carlisle Barracks]] in central Pennsylvania with Forbes military objective, the French [[Fort Duquesne (1)|Fort Duquesne]], in present day Pittsburgh. | '''Forbes Road (1758)''' - A military road established in 1758 under the Direction of British Brigadier General [[John Forbes]] during the [[French & Indian War]]. The road connected [[Carlisle Barracks]] in central Pennsylvania with Forbes military objective, the French [[Fort Duquesne (1)|Fort Duquesne]], in present day Pittsburgh. | ||
British Major General [[Edward Braddock]] had previously attempted to capture [[Fort Duquesne (1)|Fort Duquesne]] cutting a road along a different path. Braddock was defeated by the French 10 miles east of [[Fort Duquesne (1)|Fort Duquesne]] with heavy losses and Braddock himself was mortally wounded and died four days after the battle. | |||
The new Forbes Road followed some existing trading routes known as the Raystown Path, or Old Trading Path, widened to accomodate wagons. At strategic points Forbes placed Forts to protect the supply lines and hold stores of equipment and men. | |||
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* [[French & Indian War]] | * [[French & Indian War]] | ||
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History of Forbes RoadForbes Road (1758) - A military road established in 1758 under the Direction of British Brigadier General John Forbes during the French & Indian War. The road connected Carlisle Barracks in central Pennsylvania with Forbes military objective, the French Fort Duquesne, in present day Pittsburgh. British Major General Edward Braddock had previously attempted to capture Fort Duquesne cutting a road along a different path. Braddock was defeated by the French 10 miles east of Fort Duquesne with heavy losses and Braddock himself was mortally wounded and died four days after the battle. The new Forbes Road followed some existing trading routes known as the Raystown Path, or Old Trading Path, widened to accomodate wagons. At strategic points Forbes placed Forts to protect the supply lines and hold stores of equipment and men. See Also: Sources: |