Presenter: David Preston, Ph.D.

Location: Todd Hall - Cumberland County Historical Society

Dr. Preston will present a commentary on the film, When the Forest Ran Red . His commentary will analyze the war and how the varying societies of the colonial British, colonial French, and Native Americans reacted to the events taking place. His analysis will incorporate some of the basic tenants of the “American Way of War” that were initially developing within American society as it experienced the French and Indian War. During the analysis presentation and following the film Dr. Preston will also discuss the theme of his book The Other Face of Battle. What can we learn from this historical event – The French and Indian War?  To what extent were civilians impacted by this war?  How were regular forces employed versus militia forces, versus Native Americans?  What was the civilian response by the British Colonials, French Colonials, and Native Americans?