A comprehensive overview of the French and Indian War, including biographies and full or excerpted memoirs, speeches, and other source documents.

Almanac. Events leading up to the French and Indian War -- Washington's diplomatic mission, 1753 -- The fighting begins, 1754 -- British forces suffer a serious defeat, 1755 -- The French gain the upper hand, 1756-57 -- The British turn the tide, 1758 -- The fall of Canada, 1759 -- The war continues in Europe, 1760-62 -- The war ends in Europe, but conflicts continue in North America, 1763-65 -- The war's impact on American and world history. Biographies. Bougainville, Louis-Antoine -- Braddock, Edward -- Forbes, John -- Johnson, William -- Montcalm, Louis-Joseph -- Pitt, William -- Pontiac -- Rogers, Robert -- Washington, George -- Wolfe, James.