George Washington’s First War: The Battles for Fort Duquesne (2003)

During the early part of the French and Indian War, the Virginia leaders select a young, fiery Colonel George Washington to defend Fort Duquesne against a combined force of French soldiers and Native American guerrillas. This documentary explores how Washington develops his renowned military skills under the guidance of British Major General John Forbes and Swiss Deputy Colonel Henry Bouquet – skills that would later be crucial in the birth of a new nation.