USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Washington took his place as colonel. A few days later, 100 British regulars under the command of James Mackay arrived, but, instead of making camp with the Virginians, they camped separately outside the fort.

Detailed explanation-2: -Fort Necessity was a small stockade in western Pennsylvania built by Virginia Militia led by George Washington in 1754.

Detailed explanation-3: -In addition to the Virginia Regiment, 100 British regulars from the Independent Companies from South Carolina under the command of Capt. James Mackay were involved in the battle at Fort Necessity. These men were chosen from the companies stationed in South Carolina.