Fort Necessity
War: French and Indian War


Date: 3 Jul 1754
Location: Fort Necessity (near Uniontown), Pennsylvania, US
Outcome: French and Indian victory over Virginia Militia

Principal
Commanders: American: George Washington

Overview: Six hundred French troops and 100 Indians attacked a force of 150 Virginia militia led by Lt. Col. George Washington. Washington surrendered after running our of ammunition; he and his troopers were later released.