 In 1754, the Royal Governor of Virginia orders young George Washington to build a road to the Ohio River, enforce Virginia s claims to the Ohio River Valley and defend a small British fort against French invaders. When Washington and his men arrive at the post, they discovers that it had fallen to French colonial forces. Although his small army is inexperienced and outnumbered, Washington chooses to attack the enemy and he soon learns that war is not just a manly adventure and actions can have dire consequences - such as igniting the French and Indian War.