Fred Anderson

Fred Anderson, a noted historian and Professor Emeritus, dives deep into the complexities of the early North American conflicts during the Seven Years' War. He discusses how the Albany Congress failed to unite the colonies and how British commanders faced resistance from colonial governors. The episode highlights Braddock's missteps in wilderness warfare and the impact of his defeat on Indigenous alliances, particularly the shift of the Delawares towards the French. Anderson also examines the intricate dynamics of British diplomacy with the Haudenosaunee and the evolving wartime strategies.