 And the British, because of Braddock, were totally unprepared and on the defensive. Before long, confusion reigned, and some British men actually began firing at each other, and many fell victims of friendly fire. Even worse, they gazed in horror as Native Americans killed several of their fellow soldiers and pinned their scalps up on the trees. Now Braddock and his men tried to hold the line and organize some form of resistance, but they couldn't stop the slaughter.