Which British officer led Rogers' Rangers during the war?

Robert Rogers was the British officer who led Rogers' Rangers during the French and Indian War.

Rogers' Rangers began as a New Hampshire provincial unit in 1755 and became one of Britain's most effective reconnaissance and light-infantry forces in North America. Rogers trained the men for scouting, ambushes, winter operations, and long-range raids in difficult terrain. Their missions often took place around Lake George, Lake Champlain, and the frontier between British and French settlements.

The Rangers became famous for operating on snowshoes and for Rogers' written “28 Rules of Ranging,” which described practical methods for movement, observation, and surprise attacks. Rogers led the corps during important operations, including actions near Fort Carillon and the 1758 campaign against Louisbourg. By the late 1750s, the organization had expanded into multiple companies and included Native American units.

James Wolfe and George Washington also served as important British or colonial commanders during the war, but neither led Rogers' Rangers. John Stark served with the Rangers and later became a major American Revolutionary War general; he was one of Rogers' subordinates, not the unit's namesake commander.