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During the French and Indian War, George Washington was accompanying General Edward Braddock on his march against Fort Duquesne -- which is present day Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania -- and was caught in an ambush by French soldiers and their Indian allies. During the attack Braddock, the British commander, was mortally wounded. Unable to lead his command, Washington took over as the officer-in-charge.
During the battle the 21-year-old Washington had two horses shot out from underneath him and four musket balls go through his coat. But it was the courage and leadership displayed in this battle that later secured Washington's position as the commander of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War.
War, battles, wounded soldiers, and death are awful to contemplate; yet each can carry with it an important story and message. From the wounds and death of Jesus we have the story and message of our salvation.
During the battle the 21-year-old Washington had two horses shot out from underneath him and four musket balls go through his coat. But it was the courage and leadership displayed in this battle that later secured Washington's position as the commander of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War.
War, battles, wounded soldiers, and death are awful to contemplate; yet each can carry with it an important story and message. From the wounds and death of Jesus we have the story and message of our salvation.
