Washington in the French and Indian war?

Answer 1

Washington, who had never been in the military before, commanded a Virginia militia. He was not in charge of the war in the slightest, but was partly responsible for it as it was him who went to the French to complain about them being in the Ohio River Valley on orders.

Answer 2

George Washington was a young British officer in the war. He was a minor player, but used his experience to go to congress in a tailor made uniform in blue with brass buttons. Standing over 6 feet tall in his uniform with his red hair he must have presented quite a figure to congress. He cited his experience in the French and Indian war to take command of American revolution troops.